Aer Arann and pilots say rosters dispute has been resolved

Planned industrial action by pilots at Aer Arann scheduled to get under way later this week has been called off.

In a joint statement yesterday, the pilots’ union Ialpa and management at Aer Arann said agreement had been reached in a dispute over rosters and pay.

The airline and the union said the planned four-day industrial action, which was scheduled to commence from July 27th, had been terminated. The industrial action could have affected travel plans for passengers intending to fly to London for the Olympic Games, which start next weekend.

The statement said that both parties believed that a satisfactory conclusion to the dispute has been established.

“There is now procedural agreements in place to address the main issues which gave rise to the dispute.”

Aer Arann said customers could be assured that all of its services would continue to operate as normal.

Aer Arann interim chief executive Seán Brogan said: “I am pleased that a speedy and comprehensive outcome to this matter has been achieved.

“Our passengers can continue to have the certainty they need when making their travel plans,” Mr Brogan added.

Aer Arann operates Aer Lingus regional services under a franchise agreement between the two airlines.