Ryanair flights continue as normal as pilots kick off three-day strike
Ryanair pilots have begun their three-day strike today, but the airline said it is still operating a normal schedule.
Ryanair said it did not expected any strike-related disruption to its flights today, although it has suffered knock-on effects from air traffic control problems that began in France yesterday.
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Ryanair pilots who are members of the British Airline Pilots’ Association (Balpa) are striking over issues such as pensions, licence insurance, maternity benefit, allowances and pay structures at the airline.
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The strike is scheduled to end of 4 September.
British Airways pilots who are also members of Balpa are also due to to strike on 9, 10 and 27 September over a dispute about pay.