Aer Lingus pilots vote to accept 17.75% pay rise

Industrial action had been suspended by the union almost two weeks ago after its executive told members it should back the deal. File picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Aer Lingus pilots have voted to back a new pay deal, marking the end of the long-running dispute between the airline and the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (Ialpa).

Ballots closed at 9am on Tuesday for Ialpa members, with pilots voting to back the 17.75% pay rise recommended by the Labour Court by 85% on a 96% turnout.