A new industrial relations agreement between Emerald Airlines and the Fórsa trade union has been supported by the carrier's pilots.
100% of the pilots backed the plan in a ballot which concluded this afternoon, with 93% turning out to vote.
"The agreement achieves union recognition and a commitment to negotiating a Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) covering pilot pay, terms and conditions of employment," said Irish Airline Pilots Association principal officer, Daniel Langan, which is part of Fórsa.
The Aer Lingus Regional service between Dublin and Donegal and on routes to the UK is run by Emerald Airlines.
Pilots had carried out a work to rule during the summer and had planned a one-day stoppage at the August bank holiday weekend.
However, the industrial action was suspended to allow for negotiations to take place.
"We will build on this success by negotiating a collective agreement covering pilot pay and employment terms," said Fórsa national secretary Katie Morgan.
"The new industrial relations agreement commits the parties to that negotiation, and we look forward to commencing talks as soon as possible," she said.
Emerald Airlines said it was pleased that the agreement had been reached.
"Sharing a mutual interest in the success of our young but growing airline, we look forward to working with Fórsa to continue fostering a positive work environment for everyone at Emerald Airlines," said Keith Butler, CEO at Emerald Airlines.
"To date, our open engagement approach has been instrumental in shaping our airline culture as it stands today."
"As we move forward, we are committed to maintaining proactive engagement with our Pilot body, including Forsa members, to allow us to effectively address their priorities and ensure that Emerald Airlines remains a positive and satisfying workplace for everyone involved."
