Aer Lingus pilots due to decide on pay deal today

Aer Lingus pilots march around Dublin Airport on Saturday, June 29. Ballots opened on Thursday afternoon for pilots to cast their votes on whether or not to back the pay deal. Photo: Evan Treacy/PA

Ballots will close for members of the Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA) this morning, as Aer Lingus pilots decide on whether to accept a new pay deal.

It’s expected a decision will then be announced at lunchtime, potentially bringing to a close the long-running and bitter dispute between the union and the airline which has caused travel chaos this summer.