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Nine News: Bethan Kilfoil reports that the airline and unions have agreed to go into talks at the Labour Relations Commission
In a statement this evening, Aer Lingus directors said that if a deal is not reached with unions at the Labour Relations Commission by 30 November, compulsory redundancies may be necessary.
The company is seeking €97 million of savings to ensure its continued viability.
Yesterday, the airline accepted an invitation from the National Implementation Body to conclude negotiations with unions at the LRC.
Aer Lingus also said there may be further reductions in capacity if its cost base remains 'uneconomic', which in turn would lead to redundancies beyond those included in the plan.
