Management and pilots meet today in Aer Lingus dispute

Aer Lingus management and the pilots' union Impact are due to meet at the Labour Relations Commission today in a bid to resolve the row over the Belfast base.

Pilots are facing suspension from next Tuesday, if they continue to refuse to co-operate with the training of staff at the new hub.

They are unhappy with pension provisions for new pilots operating out of the airport.

Both sides are welcoming the LRC's intervention.