Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
SKETCHES RYANAIR PASSENGERS GROUNDED AGAIN IN SECOND PILOT STRIKE
24 flights cancelled in latest action
RYANAIR has cancelled 24 flights between Ireland and Britain on Friday because of planned industrial action by pilots.
The budget carrier said high-frequency routes were affected so travellers can transfer to other flights.
Michael O’leary’s company said all customers have been contacted by text or email and any passenger who has not received a communication should expect their flight to operate as scheduled.
The airline described the second day of strike action by 25% of Irish pilots as “unnecessary”, insisting they have been given written proposals that address concerns about seniority. In a statement the company said: “Ryanair regrets to advise Irish customers that 25% of our 350-plus Irish pilots and their union THE family of Kurt Cobain said a rare exhibition of his belongings show how “silly, goofy and sweet” he was.
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The airline said customers on affected flights would get refunds or free transfers to other flights.
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A union spokesman said they have invited management to talks tomorrow and are awaiting a response.
They added that as of yesterday the Ryanair proposals are not enough to resolve the issue but members remain committed to finding a resolution.
The airline is able to operate most of its flights out of Ireland because it uses more than 250 self-employed pilots.
The unionised pilots said 99% of 120 members voted for industrial action.