IMPACT’s Cabin Crew branch committee has circulated details to members about the publication of the final report which analysed different roster pattern options for cabin crew at Aer Lingus. A dispute over roster patterns led to a one day stoppage by cabin crew members on the June Bank Holiday weekend in 2014.

In a covering letter  to Cabin Crew branch members, branch chair Niall Mullally said the branch was 'surprised and saddened’ that management appeared to portray the report in a ‘misleading manner.’

He said the report shows that the preferred roster pattern (known as ‘ 5/3’) costs in the region of €1.2 million per year for Cork and Dublin, while Aer Lingus claims the cost is €4m. Niall added that the company claims administrative costs upwards of €2m for the ‘5/3’ roster pattern while the final report, by Mazars, say the figure is €275,000.

Niall added “We want to make it very clear that we are more determined than ever to secure the implementation of 5/3, which we are confident will deliver a long awaited and well deserved work/life balance for the majority of our crew.”

A series of frequently asked questions about the final report is available HERE