Aer Lingus faces another strike – this time by Manchester cabin crew

Grounded: Most if not all Aer Lingus transatlantic services to and from Manchester, including links to Barbados, are likely to be cancelled for a spell of four days - (Aer Lingus)

Transatlantic passengers on Aer Lingus from Manchester will be hit by a four-day cabin crew strike from 30 October to 2 November.

Members of the Unite union who crew flights from the northwest hub will walk out in a dispute over pay and allowances. Most or all flights from the northwest hub to New York, Orlando and Barbados are expected to be grounded. The routes are all nonstop to and from Manchester.