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Irish holidaymakers may face delays and cancellations from next week as Aer Lingus pilots have announced a "work to rule" notice.
Pilots from the Irish Air Line Pilots' Association (IALPA) served notice to Aer Lingus this afternoon (June 18), confirming the action will take place from Wednesday June 26.
"Work to rule" is a form of industrial action, however it is not a full strike.
It involves pilots not working overtime or any out-of-hours, and sees workers following only the minimum required of them as set out by their contract.
According to RTÉ, no Friday changes or changes on or before the day of operation will be accepted by the pilots involved, nor will they answer their phone or log into the Aer Lingus portal (e-crew) outside of work hours.
Members of the IALPA yesterday (June 17) voted overwhelmingly in favour of a full-on strike.
Ryanair boss, Michael O'Leary, this week criticised the pilots and accused them of "blackmailing" Aer Lingus.
Speaking to Pat Kenny on Newstalk, he said, "They're more than well paid."
The pilots involved in the strike rejected a labour court recommendation of a pay rise of approximately 9% and are instead seeking a rise of approximately 24%.
Amid the 'Work to Rule' notice served today, uncertainty among passengers hoping to fly with Aer Lingus this summer still remains, with disruptions thought to be likely.
However, passengers whose flights are cancelled or significantly delayed should be entitled to compensation depending on the distance of the flight.
The amount of remuneration typically €250 for short haul flights, €400 for medium haul flights, and €600 for long haul.
The Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, who has stepped down as leader of the Green Party, was live on the Newstalk airwaves when the news broke and said he hopes the action "ends soon".
He also praised Ireland's industrial relations systems and stated he hopes the affected groups will come together to end the strike soon.
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