A deal has been reached and possible disruption has been averted.
Management and pilots this morning agreed terms and conditions for staff at the airline's new base in Belfast.
The deal was reached after more than 20 hours of continuous negotiations at the Labour Relations Commission.
Both sets of negotiators will recommend the deal, which is subject to a ballot by the pilots. It is understood that agreement has been reached on the key issues of pensions, seniority and criteria for promotions.
He said agreement meant that Aer Lingus now had the ability to open the Belfast base and other bases on local terms and conditions
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