Aer Lingus has accepted the recommendation, which was made after several days of court-mediated discussions.

The proposed pay deal would span four years, from January 1st, 2023, to the end of 2026.

The airline described the dispute as “enormously damaging both financially and reputationally.”

Mr. Burke strongly urged the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (Ialpa) executive to recommend the offer to its members, emphasizing the need to “move on to the next chapter.”

“We need calm deliberation now, and I truly hope we can resolve this,” he stated on RTÉ Radio.

“As an island economy, our connectivity is crucial, especially during the summer months. It’s vital that this dispute is settled promptly.”

Taoiseach Simon Harris, on his way into Cabinet, expressed optimism about the offer, suggesting it indicated “positive momentum.”

“It seems everyone has worked intensely on this, and I welcome that effort,” he said.

The industrial action by pilots, which includes an indefinite work-to-rule since late June and an eight-hour strike on a Saturday, has resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of flights, disrupting the plans of thousands of holidaymakers.

Ialpa, a branch of the Forsa trade union, stated it would maintain its work-to-rule action while seeking clarifications from the Labour Court on the recommendations.

The association plans to vote on the proposals after previously rejecting a Labour Court recommendation for a 9 percent pay increase. The executive will meet within 24 hours to prepare for the ballot.

Initially, the pilots had sought a 24 percent pay increase, citing inflation since their last raise in 2019, but Ialpa later indicated a willingness to consider a lower increase.