Aer Lingus strike must be grounded fast

As an election constituent and as a customer of Aer Lingus, I would like to raise the matter of the national airline’s threatened strike of cabin crew on May 30.

The row centres on rosters, which have been a bone of contention for some time at the airline, and the subject of the last industrial action taken by cabin crew. Surely, roster arrangements can be put in place that meet the needs of both the airline and its staff.

I understand that the pilots operate five days on, followed by three days off. This type of patterned roster is worked by cabin crews in other airlines, including Aer Lingus regional crews. Ryanair have something similar.