Ryanair strike to hit families’ summer breaks
Ryanair pilots based in Ireland are threatening to disrupt the summer getaway for thousands of families by staging a 24-hour strike on July 12, the start of the traditional two-week holiday in Northern Ireland.
The strike, which is due to begin at 01.00 next Thursday, only involves pilots based in the Republic of Ireland but it could hit those who travel over the border from the north to fly from Dublin.
Ryanair has responded to customers’ queries on Twitter stating that its is planning to operate its normal schedule and passengers will be emailed details next Tuesday if the strike is going ahead.
However, the pilots’ union has warned the industrial action could also have a knock on effect on Ryanair flights in other destinations.
The Irish Airline Pilots Association claims 99% of pilots directly employed by Ryanair support the proposed industrial action after talks with the airline requesting more transparent procedures for transferring pilots between bases broke down.
In a separate move, the International Transport Workers Federation is planning a two-day summit for Ryanair cabin crews across Europe, to be held in Dublin.
It is warning of possible further industrial action if Ryanair does not address its concerns.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
TAP Air Portugal to operate 29 flights due to strike on December 11
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Digital Travel Reporter of the Mirror totally seduced by HotelPlanner AI Travel Agent
Strike action set to cause travel chaos at Brussels airports