Easyjet pilots have voted to accept the latest proposals put forward by the airline, averting potential strike action.
Earlier this year, members of the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA) in Easyjet were asked to vote on potential industrial action over pilot fatigue concerns.
Balpa confirmed 96 per cent of union members voted for “some form of industrial action” with an 88 per cent turnout.
However, the pilots voted 68 per cent to 32 per cent in favour of accepting the latest proposals from the airline.
BALPA General Secretary, Brian Strutton, said: “This is a positive outcome for BALPA and Easyjet and the fact we have managed to reach a deal that satisfies most of our members is testament to BALPA’s ethos of ‘professional engagement’.
“BALPA will now be working closely with Easyjet to ensure this agreement delivers real improvements to pilots’ lifestyles.”
In a statement Easyjet said: “Our pilots are integral to the airline’s success and we look forward to working closely with them and their union Balpa to deliver the proposal."
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