Aer Lingus cabin crew have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action in a row over implementation of cost reduction measures. The margin was 96% in favour on a turnout of 67%. However, the cabin crew's union, IMPACT, has sought to reassure passengers that they do not intend to take strike action or cause disruption to customers

The trade union said the action would have no impact on flight schedules in and out of Ireland unless management escalates the dispute by taking disciplinary action against one or more cabin crew members for working within their existing contracts. The notice of industrial action would take effect from August 25.

The union balloted members for industrial action after management introduced new rosters. The company says the new rosters are part of the cost reduction package known as 'Greenfield', which cabin crew accepted by a margin of 93%.

However, the union says that the new rosters go beyond what was agreed to in the Greenfield proposals.