Talks on pay at Aer Lingus are set to commence this morning (Friday 20th June) between the airline and the ICTU group of unions, which includes Fórsa, SIPTU, Connect, and Unite. Fórsa’s Aer Lingus Cabin Crew branch and IAESA are represented in the talks, with the cabin crew constituting the largest group of workers covered by the discussions.

The current three-year pay agreement with Aer Lingus is due to conclude at the end of 2025. However, a clause in the agreement allows unions to seek further discussions if another employee group secures a higher unfunded basic pay increase.

This provision was triggered in late 2024 following the pilots’ pay agreement, which secured a 1.5% consolidated increase. At that point, the ICTU group negotiated to secure the continuation of a 1.5% unconsolidated payment, alongside agreement to consolidate this increase into pay scales at a later stage.

In October 2024, Fórsa’s Cabin Crew branch advised members that the €750 (or 1.5%) unconsolidated payment, due that month, would be paid as agreed, and confirmed that a further 1.5% (or €750) increase would be implemented from October 2025.

Today’s talks will focus on additional pay elements under the scope of the current agreement.

Fórsa assistant general secretary Lisa Connell, who is participating in the negotiations, said the union will continue to work closely with the ICTU group to deliver the best possible outcome for members: “We are resuming engagement today with Aer Lingus under the terms of the existing agreement. 

“These talks represent an important opportunity to address additional pay matters and ensure that our members’ contributions are properly recognised.”

Fórsa will keep members updated as talks progress.

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