Aer Lingus pilots to consider further escalation as pay talks break down

The pilots are seeking a pay increase of 24%, which they say equates to inflation since the last pay rise in 2019. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

There are fears that Aer Lingus pilots could escalate their industrial action yet further after talks with management over pay increases broke down.

On Wednesday, Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) members began an indefinite work-to-rule at Aer Lingus, seeing them refusing to work overtime or accept changes to set rosters. A further eight-hour work stoppage is planned for Saturday alongside the work-to-rule.