Aviation

Huge majority of Emerald Airlines pilots back deal

Fórsa union said 93 per cent of its members at the airline participated in the ballot, with all of those who did so voting in favour

Emerald Airlines pilots have voted to back a deal which provides for recognition of the trade union Fórsa, it has been confirmed.

Emerald Airlines operates regional flights, including the Dublin to Donegal service on behalf of Aer Lingus and UK regional routes trading as Aer Lingus Regional.

The vote by pilots also backs the plan which contains a commitment by management and the union to negotiate a wider Collective Labour Agreement.

In a statement issued ...