Friday, June 28, 2024 Major airline in Europe, Aer Lingus has been forced to cancel 224 flights up to Sunday, June 30th, as pilots’ industrial action continues. This airline strike, led by the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (IALPA), has caused significant disruptions for tens of thousands of passengers. With no progress made in recent talks and no further discussions planned, the airline is preparing to notify passengers of additional flight cancellations .
The cancellation of 224 flights has left many passengers stranded, both in Ireland and abroad. Aer Lingus has already axed 270 services through to next Tuesday and is considering further cancellations to limit the impact on its customers. Donal Moriarty, Aer Lingus’ chief corporate affairs officer, mentioned, “We are currently assessing more cancellations out to 3rd, 4th, and 5th of July.
” The airline aims to inform affected passengers as soon as possible about any further disruptions. Aer Lingus will cancel 10-20% of its flights over the first five days of an industrial action by its pilots, starting June 26, due to an indefinite work-to-rule notice from the Irish Airline Pilots Association (IALPA) amid a pay dispute. The airline aims to minimize travel chaos by prioritizing essential services and directly communicating with affected customers.
Options for passengers include free flight changes, refunds, or travel vouchers. This disruption comes during the peak holiday season, significantly impacting travel .
