Airport strike 30th March

[blueanto40]

Dont know if this has been posted yet but there is a possible national strike day in ireland on Mon 30th March.
If it happens the airports will be closed that day. we have changed our plans and are now flying out on sunday. Did not change to tUESDAY AS THERE WILL BE A BIG BACKLOG FROM THE PREVIOS DAY. STRIKE MIGHT NOT HAPPEN BUT WOULD NOT TAKE THE CHANCE

[AidoM]

Dont know if this has been posted yet but there is a possible national strike day in ireland on Mon 30th March.
If it happens the airports will be closed that day. we have changed our plans and are now flying out on sunday. Did not change to tUESDAY AS THERE WILL BE A BIG BACKLOG FROM THE PREVIOS DAY. STRIKE MIGHT NOT HAPPEN BUT WOULD NOT TAKE THE CHANCE

With the strike in mind we decided to book a flight out to Milan early on Sunday morning - we were originally scheduled to go out on Monday evening and Easyjet to Bari early on Tuesday. The one way flight cost only €48 but its worth it for peace of mind. It will mean 2 days in Milan and an extra night 's accommodation. If the strike doesn't take place we just don't fly but can reclaim the taxes which are about €25.

If there is a strike there will not be a backlog - flights will be cancelled and people will have to re-book with no guarantee of flights the next day, Tuesday and missing out on connections etc........:eek: :(

[Newryrep]

If there is a strike there will not be a backlog - flights will be cancelled and people will have to re-book with no guarantee of flights the next day, Tuesday and missing out on connections etc........:eek: :(

That was my understanding of the schedules, but although in theory flights on Tuesday (mine) should be unaffected if planes arent in the right location its bound to have some affect. There is no Malta flight on the Monday so not sure if this is a good or bad thing.

Have to fly out of Dublin otherwise get back to Dublin and the cars is in Belfast?

[jbyrne]

is this a serious problem or just rumour for now?

[AidoM]

is this a serious problem or just rumour for now?

Just spoke to somebody in ICTU. They said that it only affects companies that have not paid the National Wage Agreement. He said that Aer Lingus had paid it and as such should not be involved. However, there were other groups in the airports (all of them) who had not been paid the Agreement and these could cause the airports to close on the Monday :confused:

[Green Tribe]

:mad:
spoke to the information lady in shannon airport, she had no idea what i was talking about :rolleyes:

[Sligo Hornet]

:mad:
spoke to the information lady in shannon airport, she had no idea what i was talking about :rolleyes:

Who does?:rolleyes:

[Green Tribe]

sligo hornet :mad:
i hear alitalia are on strike hornet ;) ha ha

[jbyrne]

Just spoke to somebody in ICTU. They said that it only affects companies that have not paid the National Wage Agreement. He said that Aer Lingus had paid it and as such should not be involved. However, there were other groups in the airports (all of them) who had not been paid the Agreement and these could cause the airports to close on the Monday :confused:

just great. we are flying out on the monday evening.
flight shortages, multiple flight stopovers, accommodation shortages, rip-off travel agents, ticket worries, late venue changes, airport strikes etc etc.... someday these trips will be made easy for us!!:(

[Saint07]

:mad:
spoke to the information lady in shannon airport, she had no idea what i was talking about :rolleyes:


Same in Dublin airport on Friday when i rang

[AidoM]

just great. we are flying out on the monday evening.
flight shortages, multiple flight stopovers, accommodation shortages, rip-off travel agents, ticket worries, late venue changes, airport strikes etc etc.... someday these trips will be made easy for us!!:(

I think we were on the same flight as you JB - Aer Lingus to Milan Malpensa ??. We are now going to Milan Linate at 07.10 on the Sunday morning - if the strike goes ahead :eek:

[jbyrne]

I think we were on the same flight as you JB - Aer Lingus to Milan Malpensa ??. We are now going to Milan Linate at 07.10 on the Sunday morning - if the strike goes ahead :eek:

yes, thats our flight then easyjet to bari the next morning. the flight home was the one i was worried about with only 90 mins to change terminals and get the aerlingus flight home. now this!

[AidoM]

yes, thats our flight then easyjet to bari the next morning. the flight home was the one i was worried about with only 90 mins to change terminals and get the aerlingus flight home. now this!

Yeah same here but the secret is hand luggage only to avoid having to wait for bags off plane. ;)

[Sligo Hornet]

Yeah same here but the secret is hand luggage only to avoid having to wait for bags off plane. ;)

Or No luggage at all.......sure you can always find a nice chap to bring your flag and extra toiletries:)

[AidoM]

Or No luggage at all.......sure you can always find a nice chap to bring your flag and extra toiletries:)

I hope you're not making an offer - particularly with that description :p:confused:

[Green Tribe]

don't go dropping the soap with hornet around aido :eek:

[wexfordman]

4 of us have flights booked from dublin to stanstead that monday afternoon to get connecting flight to bari at 17.25.

How likely is it that this strike will go ahead and stop flights out of dublin, would people recommend we book alternative flights out of dublin sunday evening so we dont miss our connection.

Or will the government actually sort this mess out and resolve it before it comes to pass!

[Paulie]

We're due to fly to Bari via Paris on the 30th. We didn't want to take the risk of waiting until much closer to the time only for the strike to be confirmed and the price of the Sunday flights going up, so we booked an "insurance flight" to Paris on the 29th. It only came to 40 Euros each so it's alright. If there's no strike we'll just use the original flight on the Monday and if there is a strike, at least we're covered by a flight which goes out the day beforehand, that was decently priced. We won't book accommodation in Paris until the strike is absolutely confirmed.

[Sono_il_capo]

My mate rang the ICTU today and they said that it will be confirmed either way in the next week or two whether this strike will go ahead.

Anyone else thinking of making other travel arrangements?

[Sono_il_capo]

Quick update: we are after booking another flight from dub to milan on the sunday now, cost €35, we think that's the best bet as the uncertainty of the strike was messing up our plans.

Anyone else decide to do the same?

It's gonna be an expensive trip that's for sure!

[Green Tribe]

Got an email back from ICTU;

"Thanks for that. I’m afraid the date was decided by the Executive Council, as one that best suits all unions. I can see your problem…but maybe you should also mail govt and get them to start talking, regrds"


Irish Congress of Trade Unions

32 Parnell Square

Dublin 1

Tel: (01) 88997799; m 087 9174171

Anyone know is Brian Cowen a football fan??? :D Shall we start harassing the Gov't?? ;)

[gspain]

Unfortunately the date was most likely planned because of the match and not by an unfortunate coincidence. This will mean extra publicity for the protest and extra pressure on the government.

Brian Cowan has no interest in football AFAIK and has only shown interest in GAA and horse racing.

I am scheduled to fly on the Monday and cannot go on the Sunday. I can still fly to Milan on the Tuesday and take my chances after that.

[Macy]

Unfortunately the date was most likely planned because of the match and not by an unfortunate coincidence. This will mean extra publicity for the protest and extra pressure on the government.
I doubt it had anything to do with it, tbh. They'll be looking for a bigger impact than a few thousand football fans!

[jbyrne]

any idea when the vote for action is due to take place?
anyone flying on the monday needs a plan B but very reluctant to go booking further flights until there is concrete news

[Macy]

SIPTU's balloting is finishing up Friday the 20th. I'd expect that result over the weekend. I don't know about other unions - a lot of them already have a mandate.

Thing is, if the Government do reopen social partnership talks, any strike would be called off right up to the last minute.

[jbyrne]

this is probably wishful thinking but can you cancel your flights to book new ones if there is nothing more than the threat of a strike?

[gspain]

I doubt it had anything to do with it, tbh. They'll be looking for a bigger impact than a few thousand football fans!

A few thousand football fans is a far bigger story than a few thousand businessmen. The media will lap this up with fans stranded.

The bus strike was set for the day of the Ireland v England rugby International.

This increases the impact and increases the exposure.

[NeilMcD]

Flying out of Dublin Tuesday morning with Aer Lingus so should be ok. Hopefully it won't go ahead.

[Dodge]

A few thousand football fans is a far bigger story than a few thousand businessmen. The media will lap this up with fans stranded.


I think 30,000 public servants will be the story here in fairness gspain

[Macy]

A few thousand football fans is a far bigger story than a few thousand businessmen. The media will lap this up with fans stranded.
In the scheme of what will effectively be a general strike, I'd say the airport will only get a passing mention never mind football fans there.

[Greenforever]

A few thousand football fans is a far bigger story than a few thousand businessmen. The media will lap this up with fans stranded.

The bus strike was set for the day of the Ireland v England rugby International.

This increases the impact and increases the exposure.

As long as the media dont go on strike:D

I remember Malta 89, after spending days waiting for the fog to clear, we were told we would be on the 1st flight out of Dublin on the Weds if the fog lifted, however when morning came, the first flight (and only plane in the airport) was going to Heathrow After a heated argument and a bit of publicity on the radio, the london flight was cancelled, and hey presto we were on our way to Malta much to the delight oif the crew who got to the match and plied us with free drink all flight long, even giving us a few take aways!!

[Lionel Ritchie]

Wouldn't plan on needing the services of anyone to get anywhere on either Monday 30th or Tuesday 31st. It's beginning to look like the intention is to shut the country down for at least a day. So unless you're being dropped to an airport privately and are sure your flight will go I'd start looking at Sunday.

[Claret Murph]

Any more news on the strike , I did hear the teachers are going for it but nothing else . I am still holding out with my Monday flight out of Shannon :(

[jbyrne]

Any more news on the strike , I did hear the teachers are going for it but nothing else . I am still holding out with my Monday flight out of Shannon :(

i read on another forum that strike notice has been given on dublin airport anyway. i think an announcement will be made over the weekend

[RedBobby]

i read on another forum that strike notice has been given on dublin airport anyway. i think an announcement will be made over the weekend

Do you have a link by any chance?

[jbyrne]

Do you have a link by any chance?

http://www.ybig.ie/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5938&PN=15

id rather they considered us by not striking!

[Claret Murph]

i read on another forum that strike notice has been given on dublin airport anyway. i think an announcement will be made over the weekend

Thanks for that , I can still get out Sunday for 80 Euro for two so I will see what is said on Monday .

[Green Tribe]

tried to call ICTU as they had their meeting this morning. Could not get through to anyone in the know. Left a voicemail, not sure that will do any good.

[RedBobby]

Update!
http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0322/gilmoree.html

[CaroG]

Have most people booked alternative flights if the strike goes ahead on the Monday? It's looking likely now and I'm supposed to be heading to Milan Malpensa Monday evening. It's too expensive to go there on the Sunday so I'm looking at going to Milan Linate. Anyone else in the same boat?

[Paulie]

We're now flying into Paris on Sunday and on from there to Bari on Monday.

[jbyrne]

Have most people booked alternative flights if the strike goes ahead on the Monday? It's looking likely now and I'm supposed to be heading to Milan Malpensa Monday evening. It's too expensive to go there on the Sunday so I'm looking at going to Milan Linate. Anyone else in the same boat?

think thats our flight on the monday too. the strike is supposed to be over by 12pm monday but i think the back-log will lead to that milan flight either being cancelled or seriously delayed. not sure what to do

[gspain]

Seriously ****ed off at this strike as this trip is turning into a nightmare.

Haven't re-booked yet as it will cost well over 100 euro. Anybody heard anything from the airlines?

These strikes have a habit of being resolved so fingers crossed.

[Claret Murph]

Had to bite the bullet last Friday and now staying the night in London on the Sunday night . the flight out of Shannon with air lingus was 9.99 on Thursday 17.99 on Friday and now 39.99 today , I could say something but I don't want to swear .....

[AidoM]

Have most people booked alternative flights if the strike goes ahead on the Monday? It's looking likely now and I'm supposed to be heading to Milan Malpensa Monday evening. It's too expensive to go there on the Sunday so I'm looking at going to Milan Linate. Anyone else in the same boat?


think thats our flight on the monday too. the strike is supposed to be over by 12pm monday but i think the back-log will lead to that milan flight either being cancelled or seriously delayed. not sure what to do

We've booked (crew of 6) to Linate at 07.10 on the Sunday Morning

[CaroG]

I booked the same flight. Im going to get either the early or afternoon flight to Bari the next day so will be staying in Milan. Not sure whether to stay in the centre or at the airport?? Anyone got any recommendations? Heard it's not the nicest city ever

[Mayo_Bhoy]

These strikes have a habit of being resolved so fingers crossed.

But this isn't a work issue strike. Can't rmemeber the last time we had a national strike so i wouldnt hold my bretah. Hope ya make it.

[pete]

But this isn't a work issue strike. Can't rmemeber the last time we had a national strike so i wouldnt hold my bretah. Hope ya make it.

IMPACT did not get the majority required to pass the motion for a strike but don't think they have airport worker members. They possibly would not pass picket from other unions though. Closing an airpirt for half a day will mean a lot of flights cancelled as airlines will surely pick choose that optin give the advance notice of strike.

[NeilMcD]

I am going to be in Milan from Sunday morning also on the same flight as AidoM. Whats the plan so Milan on Sunday night.

[Sligo Hornet]

I am going to be in Milan from Sunday morning also on the same flight as AidoM. Whats the plan so Milan on Sunday night.


Surely you'll be entitled to a refund for that!:D