A captain's suspension has sparked a row between Aer Lingus and its pilots' union. Photograph: Naoise CulhaneTwo Aer Lingus pilots at Manchester Airport have resigned safety roles in support of a suspended colleague, it has emerged. “The processes referred to by Aer Lingus are in regard to an individual pilot and are not the subject of the no-confidence motion,” he said. Their manager complained to Aer Lingus in Dublin as such crews normally sit in business class. Aer Lingus is investigating the safety report, while its fact-finding exercise follows a subsequent complaint from one of the positioning crew.

Source: The Irish Times November 12, 2025 09:01 UTC