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Ryanair strike to hit families’ summer breaks
Ryanair pilots based in Ireland are threatening to disrupt the summer getaway for thousands of families by staging a 24-hour strike on July 12, the start of the traditional two-week holiday in Northern Ireland.
The strike, which is due to begin at 01.00 next Thursday, only involves pilots based in the Republic of Ireland but it could hit those who travel over the border from the north to fly from Dublin.
Ryanair has responded to customers’ queries on Twitter stating that its is planning to operate its normal schedule and passengers will be emailed details next Tuesday if the strike is going ahead.
However, the pilots’ union has warned the industrial action could also have a knock on effect on Ryanair flights in other destinations.
The Irish Airline Pilots Association claims 99% of pilots directly employed by Ryanair support the proposed industrial action after talks with the airline requesting more transparent procedures for transferring pilots between bases broke down.
In a separate move, the International Transport Workers Federation is planning a two-day summit for Ryanair cabin crews across Europe, to be held in Dublin.
It is warning of possible further industrial action if Ryanair does not address its concerns.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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