Flights cancelled in advance to remain so despite lifting of work-to-rule, says Aer Lingus

In excess of 570 flights have been cancelled since the beginning of the industrial action last month. File photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Aer Lingus pilots say they have not agreed to any changes to their working conditions, as the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (IALPA) voted to recommend the deal aimed at ending the long-running pay dispute.

On Wednesday evening, the union suspended its work-to-rule action after its executive voted to accept the Labour Court recommendation that includes a 17.75% pay rise. It came after Aer Lingus accepted the deal on the same day it was issued on Monday.