So , the Astraeus link has been severed. Aer Lingus will now need its own UK AOC to operate from LGW outside the EU.
The Astraeus AOC didn't suit.
A new airline will now operate out of LGW consisting of all foreign pilots, with no objections from any ALPA union. Presumabably any Union objection will be supported by IALPA .
My sympathies are with Aer Lingus - they are in a desperate situation.
However there are many out of work pilots at LGW who are British and who have been here for many years . Are we expected to roll over whilst foreigners invade in this manner?