An end to the Aer Lingus strike could be in sight following proposals from the Labour Court.
The executive of the Irish Airline Pilots Association (ILAPA) meets later to discuss the proposals to end the dispute.
A 17.5% pay rise recommended by the Labour Court has already been accepted by the airline.
In a statement Aer Lingus called on IALPA to also accept the recommendation.
"The airline will have to consider the longer-term implications of implementing the recommendation and of this dispute which has been enormously damaging both financially and reputationally," it said.
"Aer Lingus encourages Fórsa/IALPA and pilots to accept the recommendation of the Labour Court and end their industrial action.
"We would like to thank the Labour Court for its work in issuing both its interim and final recommendations," the airline added.
IALPA pilots striking at Dublin Airport demanding Aer Lingus increase pay, 29-6-24. Image: Leah Farrell/© RollingNews.ieThe non-binding recommendation covers a four-year period from January 2023 to the end of December 2026.
It also recommends a 10% increase to overnight allowances and a further 5% from October next year.
Pilots had been looking for a 24% pay increase which they said was down to inflation.
Aer Lingus said it was looking for extra productivity and flexibility for any pay increase over 12.25%.
IALPA Captain Mark Tighe said the union's executive will consider the Labour Court decision before issuing a recommendation to members on whether to accept or reject the proposals.
On Monday Captain Tighe said he was "hopeful" of a resolution.
Industrial action by pilots has so far led to the cancellation of 548 flights up to Sunday July 14th.
IALPA is set to vote on Labour Court recommendations by electronic ballot later today.
Reporting by: Alan Canwell and Andrew Lowth
