Pilots at Aer Arann are going on strike in a row over pay. Staff have told the company they are walking off the job next Tuesday and Wednesday and again on the 24th and 25th of this month.
The row is over a pay freeze and is expected to affect Aer Lingus regional services, but IMPACT members say they are open to talks.
However a spokesperson for Aer Arann says the decision to ballot for strike action is regrettable particularly as it comes at the busiest time of the travel season.
"We have always stated to all staff that once a return to profitability is achieved, pay will be reviewed" the airline said.
"From where we were just two years ago, the airline is making real progress. Passenger numbers are up, new aircraft are coming on stream and the route network is expanding. Our projections are for a return to profitability next year" it added.
The 100 pilots today voted by 91% for industrial action following a break down in pay talks between their union IALPA and the airline.
The Aer Lingus Regional service is run by Aer Arann under a 10-year franchise agreement and among its routes is the Kerry to Dublin flight.
Aer Lingus Regional carried 116,000 passengers last month. The pilots took a pay cut in 2009 and accepted a pay freeze.
