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22/10/2007
Thousands Protest Aer Lingus’ Belfast Move
Protesters want the Irish government to use its shareholding in Aer Lingus to force the company to reverse its decision to close the Shannon Airport to Heathrow link.
Up to 10,000 people have attended a rally in Limerick in protest at the airline’s decision to withdrawn the route in favour of operating flights between Heathrow and Belfast International instead.
However, after weeks of dispute, Aer Lingus’ pilots have backed a deal which should clear the way for the opening of the airline's new Northern Ireland hub.
Some 80% of votes counted are in favour of the deal with management negotiated at the Labour Relations Commission.
It was agreed the airline could establish new bases, such as Belfast, on local terms and conditions.
In return, Aer Lingus is also to recognise the union representing pilots at the airplane's planned Belfast base.
Earlier this month, several pilots were suspended after refusing to train new recruits in an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions for Belfast-based employees.
(BMcC)
Up to 10,000 people have attended a rally in Limerick in protest at the airline’s decision to withdrawn the route in favour of operating flights between Heathrow and Belfast International instead.
However, after weeks of dispute, Aer Lingus’ pilots have backed a deal which should clear the way for the opening of the airline's new Northern Ireland hub.
Some 80% of votes counted are in favour of the deal with management negotiated at the Labour Relations Commission.
It was agreed the airline could establish new bases, such as Belfast, on local terms and conditions.
In return, Aer Lingus is also to recognise the union representing pilots at the airplane's planned Belfast base.
Earlier this month, several pilots were suspended after refusing to train new recruits in an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions for Belfast-based employees.
(BMcC)
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Aer Lingus pilots have voted to accept an agreement that will allow the company to operate its new Belfast hub. The deal was finally agreed between the Irish Airline Pilots' Association and the airline's management at the Labour Relations Commission on Monday, leaving Aer Lingus ready for take-off from Belfast after all.
Aer Lingus Pilots Ready For Belfast Take-Off
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19 September 2007
New Proposals By Aer Lingus To End Pilots' Row
Aer Lingus has issued a new proposal to pilots in an attempt to bring the row over the company's planned Belfast base to an end. It is understood that accommodations will be made for pilots wanting to be based at the new hub in Belfast and an amended pension plan.
New Proposals By Aer Lingus To End Pilots' Row
Aer Lingus has issued a new proposal to pilots in an attempt to bring the row over the company's planned Belfast base to an end. It is understood that accommodations will be made for pilots wanting to be based at the new hub in Belfast and an amended pension plan.
04 June 2002
Aer Lingus pilots accept new working time deal
Over 90% of Aer Lingus pilots have voted to accept a new deal with management over their working hours. Pilots have been on strike from last week following a one-day strike on Thursday which has resulted in over 100,000 passengers being affected.
Aer Lingus pilots accept new working time deal
Over 90% of Aer Lingus pilots have voted to accept a new deal with management over their working hours. Pilots have been on strike from last week following a one-day strike on Thursday which has resulted in over 100,000 passengers being affected.
14 August 2007
Aer Lingus Pilots Announce 48-Hour Strike
Around 500 Aer Lingus pilots have announced plans to hold a 48-hour strike next week, in protest over plans to pay staff at the company's new Belfast operation less than those in the Irish Republic. The strike is due to be held next Tuesday and Wednesday and is expected to affect all the air routes run by Aer Lingus.
Aer Lingus Pilots Announce 48-Hour Strike
Around 500 Aer Lingus pilots have announced plans to hold a 48-hour strike next week, in protest over plans to pay staff at the company's new Belfast operation less than those in the Irish Republic. The strike is due to be held next Tuesday and Wednesday and is expected to affect all the air routes run by Aer Lingus.
19 October 2007
Ryanair Hits Out As Aer Lingus Takes Flight
The latest news on the controversal Aer Lingus move to a Belfast operation - closing the Shannon-Heathrow route - is that its biggest rival (and ironically, its biggest shareholder), Ryanair is to provide three additional daily flights to London from Shannon Airport to ensure capacity and traffic does not fall as a result of the closure.
Ryanair Hits Out As Aer Lingus Takes Flight
The latest news on the controversal Aer Lingus move to a Belfast operation - closing the Shannon-Heathrow route - is that its biggest rival (and ironically, its biggest shareholder), Ryanair is to provide three additional daily flights to London from Shannon Airport to ensure capacity and traffic does not fall as a result of the closure.
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