Strike threat as Aer Lingus pilots ballot over rostering

WITH the busy summer season approaching Aer Lingus is once again facing the threat of potentially disruptive strike action by its staff, this time by pilots angry over rostering arrangements.

The pilots, members of the Irish Airline Pilots Association (IALPA) claim they are stretched to the limit by low numbers and this is having an impact on their rosters.

Ballot papers are due back with IALPA by May 27 and it says that if the members vote in favour, it will activate action if Aer Lingus management: