Aer Lingus flight cancellations: what are my consumer rights if my flights are canceled or delayed due to strike action?

Holidaymakers urged to ‘stay calm’ as fears grow of Aer Lingus pilot strike

PólÓ Conghaile and Maeve McTaggart

Yesterday at 6:05 p.m.

Industrial action by Aer Lingus pilots could impact holidaymakers during the peak tourist season, but what are passengers entitled to if their flights are canceled or delayed?

Aer Lingus pilots have voted overwhelmingly in favor of strike action. Pilots must begin indefinite work from next Wednesday after voting in favor of industrial action, meaning they will not carry out overtime or out-of-hours duties .