The Unite union is balloting its Aer Lingus members working out of Manchester over potential strike action after the IAG-owned carrier last week confirmed it was halting sales of tickets for travel on its three Manchester long-haul routes beyond 31 March.
Union to ballot Aer Lingus members on strikes over future of Manchester base
Airlines
James Chapple
12 January 2026
Aer Lingus staff at Manchester airport could walk out next month in protest over the airline's seemingly inevitable plan to wind down its long-haul operation in the North West.
(Credit: iStock / Bradley Caslin)
The Unite union is balloting its Aer Lingus members at Manchester airport over potential strike action (Credit: iStock / Bradley Caslin)
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