IAG boss Luis Gallego insisted this morning that Aer Lingus remains open for “meaningful” dialogue with the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association (Ialpa). “As shareholders are probably aware, industrial action begins today at Aer Lingus,” Mr Gallego told shareholders. “To protect as many services as possible from the impact of the industrial action, the company has cancelled a number of flights during the first five days of industrial action,” he added. ‘Very serious’Outgoing Minister for Finance Michael McGrath has described the current Aer Lingus dispute as a “very serious situation”. Ms O’Reilly said that, despite the Taoiseach’s remarks, industrial action had started today at a minute past midnight.

Source: Irish Independent June 26, 2024 16:59 UTC