Through our links with IFALPA, BALPA is part of a global family of pilots.

Today we are sending messages of support to members in our sister association IALPA (Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association).

Showing solidarity

BALPA has been informed by IALPA that Aer Lingus pilots served formal notice to Aer Lingus management informing the airline that they will take part in an eight-hour strike from 0500 to 1300 on Saturday 29 June 2024. This is in addition to the already served notice of an indefinite work-to-rule. Aer Lingus members in IALPA have been engaged in negotiations with their employer for 22 months. These negotiations have not led to an appropriate offer by the company. As a pilot community BALPA is committed to offering support.

BALPA General Secretary Amy Leversidge has written a letter of solidarity, and BALPA Executive President Paul Copland has written to BALPA members as a further expression of unity.