The Labour Court has recommended Aer Lingus pilots receive a 17.75% pay increase up to the end of 2026. 

Pilots have been staging a work-to-rule for almost two weeks, and the industrial action has led to nearly 550 flights being cancelled with around 80,000 passengers impacted by disruption. 

The IALPA had been looking for a nearly 24% pay rise, while Aer Lingus has sought changes in flexibility and productivity in exchange for anything above 12.25% as agreed with other workers.

Both sides made their case to the Labour Court last Wednesday, with the court recommending a 17.75% pay increase for four years, backdated to January 2023.

IALPA is understood to be discussing the recommendation, but the union has previously said any recommendation will be put to a ballot of members.

Aer Lingus said it plans to "carefully review" the recommendation.

Main image: Aer Lingus planes seen at Dublin Airport. Image by: NurPhoto SRL / Alamy