Ryanair pilots call off strike

Report by John Lavabre

A PROPOSED strike by Ryanair pilots has been called off following talks between the airline and the Dublin Pilots Committee.

The pilots had threatened to take industrial action tomorrow, Friday 24 November. The strike has been cancelled as the two sides have agreed a 3% pay rise, increased flight allowances and improved rostering arrangements.

As a gesture of goodwill, Ryanair is offering passengers travelling tomorrow free one-way flights to and from Dublin and Shannon. Both the airline and its Dublin and Shannon-based pilots will also be making a contribution to the North Dublin Hospice charity.