Following this, a paper ballot is now being carried out by the Irish Airline Pilots' Association
Aer Lingus is being accused of using "law-fare" to interfere with the rights of pilots.
The airline questioned the results of an electronic ballot of pilots' union members this week, which saw 97.7% vote in favour of industrial action.
A paper ballot is now being carried out by the Irish Airline Pilots' Association this weekend.
Union President, Captain Mark Tighe says the company's actions were predictable.

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