The deal with cabin crew also requires productivity improvements. Irish-based cabin crew are currently being balloted on the deal. “These agreements demonstrate that Ryanair pilots wish to work with the airline during the Covid-19 crisis where Ryanair will carry 50 per cent less traffic, at significantly lower fares for the foreseeable future,” the airline said. The company told The Irish Times that it is inviting applications for “unpaid leave to address surpluses for both pilots and cabin crew as part of the agreements”. Earlier this week, the airline’s UK pilots accepted pay cuts of 20 per cent while cabin crew there are also being balloted.

Source: The Irish Times July 03, 2020 06:35 UTC