Government urged to become ‘broker’ between Aer Lingus and pilots

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said that the frustration of Aer Lingus pilots has been building for a long time

The Government has been urged to step in and become a ‘broker’ in resolving the issues between Aer Lingus and the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) to avoid significant disruptions to the holiday season (Niall Carson/PA)

The Government has been urged to step in and become a “broker” in resolving issues between Aer Lingus and the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) to avoid significant disruptions to the holiday season.

Pilots at Aer Lingus served notice to the airline of their intention to launch an indefinite work-to-rule from next Wednesday.