Published Date:
08 October 2009
AER Lingus management and trade unions were facing a bitter dispute last night over plans for 676 job cuts and 100 million (£92m) of cost savings.
The Irish airline is targeting lay-offs among pilots, cabin crew and ground staff, warning that the redundancies are needed in order to compete with rivals.
Siptu, Ireland's largest union, said the proposals were an over-reaction to the downturn, while fellow union Impact said the cuts were radical and severe.
Some 489 cuts will hit pilots, ground handlers and cabin crew, with a further 187 redundancies at Aer Lingus's head office and in support areas.
Aer Lingus said it could not continue with operating costs involving 3,879 staff and insisted redundancies were essential.
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Last Updated:
07 October 2009 8:02 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Related Topics:
Budget airlines
