THERE was relief in Donegal this week when it was announced that Emerald Airlines will continue to operate the government-funded Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service between Donegal and Dublin airports for an additional year. The current contract, which was due to expire on February 25, 2025, has now been extended for an additional one-year period. The […]
Fórsa suspends industrial action at Aer Lingus Regional
Fórsa trade union has temporarily suspended all current and planned industrial action by pilots at Emerald Airlines. Union officials and Emerald management are to meet today. The union confirmed the suspension of industrial action in correspondence issued to Emerald yesterday. Advertisement Fórsa national secretary Katie Morgan said suspending the action is to allow for meaningful […]
Standby aircraft brought in to ease pressures
A STANDBY aircraft has been brought in to try resolve the problems that have grounded multiple flights between Donegal and Dublin. Passengers have faced days of disruption due to what Emerald Airlines has described as “technical issues” with some of its planes. A Department of Transport spokesperson told the Donegal News last night that an additional plane has […]