Aer Lingus halts Manchester cabin crew strikes after threatening to close base

Aer Lingus has halted planned cabin crew strikes at its Manchester base after warning it may close the station amid an ongoing pay dispute. The carrier’s threat prompted the union to pause industrial action to protect jobs while talks resume.

Discovered 2025-11-24T12:48:23.423947-08:00 | 2025-11-24T12:48:23.423947-08:00

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The union paused action after Aer Lingus warned staff that jobs are at risk, averting immediate operational disruption but highlighting the leverage carriers can exert by threatening base closures.
The move follows earlier company warnings that the Manchester operation is underperforming, illustrating how pay disputes can prompt carriers to reconsider network footprint and station economics.

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