Airports expect chaos as unions talk tough

AIR travellers are facing major delays at the country’s three main airports today as workers intensify their opposition to the Government’s plan to break up Aer Rianta.

There was substantial confusion last night over the level of disruption expected at Dublin, Shannon and Cork as a result of the meetings of SIPTU members just after lunchtime.

Aer Rianta has no contingency plan in place yet, as it is not clear how many of SIPTU’s almost 2,000 members in the airport management authority will attend the meetings, from 2pm to 4pm.