Fórsa is engaging with all major Irish-based airlines as the industry faces the prospect of a major slowdown. The union has advised cabin crew to stay in touch with their official, who has fielded hundreds of members’ queries over the weekend.

Fórsa, which is in daily email contact with members, is working to protect jobs and incomes as far as possible. A number of conference calls were held with HR departments today.

The union and its pilots’ representatives have also been engaging with the airlines.

The union will post more information as soon as it becomes available.