Ryanair reaches deal with pilots to end strikes

Ryanair and its Irish pilots’ union have announced an agreement on their labour contract, potentially bringing an end to the summer of strikes. After several days of mediation, the Forsa union said the agreement would go to a ballot of its members. The union recommended acceptance but declined to comment further. Ryanair said: “Ryanair will take these proposals to its board in due course after the Irish based pilots have voted on this signed agreement.” In an email to its members, the union said it had reached a tentative agreement on 2 issues regarding “seniority”, which determines a pilot’s pay, promotion and home bases, and was still discussing annual leave. Despite recognising a handful of unions for pilots and cabin crew, Ryanair has until now not concluded labour agreements with any of them. <br/>