IMPACT attacks Aer Lingus for going over the heads of union bosses

The trade union IMPACT is attacking the Aer Lingus chief for going over the heads of union bosses.

Affiliated pilots are accusing the airline of disregarding existing agreements and say next Tuesday and Wednesday's stoppage will almost certainly go ahead.

The Irish Airline Pilots Association is appealing to its international sister organisations to offer as many flights as possible to and from Ireland during the strike to minimise disruption to the travelling public.