The threat of serious passenger disruption at Shannon Airport next week has intensified as Aer Lingus pilots now ballot for strike.
Its believed the action is in support of Aer Arann pilots who are set to down tools from Tuesday – however they have now entered talks with management.
The ballot of Aer Lingus staff for full strike action got underway yesterday evening and if passed it could result in the entire shut-down of services from next week.
This would passengers chaos for thousands of air travellers through Shannon Cork and Dublin airports.
The pilots at the former state carrier are taking the action in support of Aer Arann staff who last week voted overwhelmingly for industrial action in a dispute about pay.
This would ground Aer Lingus Regional services nationwide – including flights from Shannon to Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh.
However talks between Aer Arann pilots and management in an effort to prevent a walkout from Tuesday got underway last night.
