Aer Lingus passengers describe anxiety over industrial action

The Aer Lingus check-in desks at Terminal 2 of Dublin Airport during the first day of pilots’ work to rule industrial action. Picture: Granne Ni Aodha/PA

The first day of industrial action by Aer Lingus pilots got underway without much disruption on Wednesday, as a minister called for “cool heads” in the bitter dispute.

Passengers who arrived at Dublin Airport hoped their flight would not be cancelled at the last minute, and described their nerves over recent days.