Efforts begin to avert IMPACT pilots' strike

Behind-the-scenes efforts are underway today in an effort to avert a one-strike by Aer Lingus pilots planned for February 11th.

The airline and the IMPACT trade union are believed to be considering the appointment of an independent mediator to chair talks between the two sides. The pilots voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action over what they see as unfair treatment from the management.