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Flight attendant sacked by Aer Lingus for refusing passenger to use toilet was not unfairly dismissed

Flight attendant sacked by Aer Lingus for refusing passenger to use toilet was not unfairly dismissed
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An employment tribunal has ruled that Aer Lingus was justified in firing a flight attendant for gross misconduct. The dismissal followed an incident where the staff member allegedly prevented a passenger from using the restroom for 45 minutes.

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The ruling clarifies employer rights and disciplinary standards regarding passenger safety and staff conduct in the aviation industry.

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Comments Lifestyle Seán McCárthaigh 05:00, 19 Jun 2026 View 3 Images Aer Lingus aircraft (Image: PETER MUHLY/AFP via Getty Images)

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