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Aer Lingus pilots' strike averted | Aer Lingus pilots' strike averted |
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A strike which would have grounded all Aer Lingus flights from Tuesday has been averted. | A strike which would have grounded all Aer Lingus flights from Tuesday has been averted. |
Management and pilots have agreed terms and conditions for staff at the airline's new base in Belfast. | Management and pilots have agreed terms and conditions for staff at the airline's new base in Belfast. |
The deal was reached after more than 20 hours of talks at the Labour Relations Commission over the weekend. | The deal was reached after more than 20 hours of talks at the Labour Relations Commission over the weekend. |
Both sets of negotiators will recommend the deal, which is subject to a ballot by the pilots being held at a meeting later on Monday. | Both sets of negotiators will recommend the deal, which is subject to a ballot by the pilots being held at a meeting later on Monday. |
The two sides have reached an agreement on pension conditions and promotions based on seniority for pilots at its Belfast hub. | The two sides have reached an agreement on pension conditions and promotions based on seniority for pilots at its Belfast hub. |
Niall Shanahan, of pilots' union IMPACT, said the threat of disruption for passengers has now been lifted. | |
"What the pilots have is a deal they can take to their branch, which they will ballot," he said. | |
"The union are making a recommendation that they vote in favour of what was negotiated over the weekend." | |
Aer Lingus Chief Executive Dermot Mannion said the airline's hub at Belfast International Airport would now open in December. | Aer Lingus Chief Executive Dermot Mannion said the airline's hub at Belfast International Airport would now open in December. |
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