Staff say Aer Lingus welfare claims still not resolved

Aer Lingus: employees have spoken of their distress at being left 'penniless'. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The processing of social welfare claim forms by Aer Lingus for employees placed on reduced hours is still not resolved, according to staff who say they are at “breaking point”.

There is growing frustration among the airline's ground staff and cabin crew over the handling of social welfare claim forms for staff placed on reduced hours and some facing salary cuts in the order of 70%.