Ryanair slams pilots union as flights cancelled

Ryanair has hit out at the union representing Irish pilots after the airline said it is cancelling up to 30 flights tomorrow because of strike action.

While both the airline and union officials are expected to meet today in an effort to solve the ongoing dispute, both sides have stated they expect tomorrow’s industrial action will go ahead.

The industrial action centres on seniority issues, with the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (IALPA), a branch of Fórsa trade union, calling on Ryanair to put in place transparent processes for determining matters such as base transfers, annual leave, and promotions.