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Breakthrough hopes in air dispute Aer Lingus pilots call off strike
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There are hopes of a possible breakthrough in the Aer Lingus pilots' dispute over the airline's planned Belfast hub. Aer Lingus pilots have agreed to call off their planned 48-hour strike.
The company's chief executive Dermot Mannion has invited the pilots' union to talks aimed at addressing their concerns surrounding the move. The pilots' union said it would cancel industrial action if airline managers went into talks over the controversial move from Shannon to Belfast.
The Irish Airline Pilots Association hopes to discuss the invitation later. Almost 500 pilots were due to stage a two-day protest from midnight on Monday, a move which would affect 40,000 passengers.
The decision to transfer the Heathrow route to Belfast has prompted fears of of job losses at Shannon. The decision to transfer the Heathrow route to Belfast had prompted fears of job losses at Shannon.
Aer Lingus is seeking to recruit up to 30 pilots for its Belfast International Airport operation, as part of a £100m investment.Aer Lingus is seeking to recruit up to 30 pilots for its Belfast International Airport operation, as part of a £100m investment.
The move has sparked protests in the Irish Republic, with fears of job losses at Shannon. The move sparked protests in the Irish Republic.
More than 50% of Aer Lingus is owned by Ryanair, the Irish State and the unions.More than 50% of Aer Lingus is owned by Ryanair, the Irish State and the unions.
Ryanair, which owns a 28% stake in Aer Lingus, has promised three additional flights from Shannon to various London airports if Aer Lingus closes the Heathrow route. Ryanair, which owns a 28% stake in Aer Lingus, promised three additional flights from Shannon to various London airports if Aer Lingus closed the Heathrow route.
Aer Lingus is to hire planes from Ryanair to provide cover for a 48-hour strike planned by pilots next week. Aer Lingus said it would hire planes from Ryanair to provide cover if the strike took place.
The airline confirmed it had leased two aircraft and will pay full commercial rates for the planes. It is understood Ryanair will also provide the crew.