Boost for holidaymakers as Gatwick Airport strikes called off after workers accept 10 per cent pay rise

STRIKES at Gatwick have been called off after airport workers accepted a ten per cent pay rise.

Gatwick Ground Services staff, contracted by British Airways, were set to walk out tomorrow for four days until Tuesday.

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The GGS workers voted to accept an improved offer of 10.3 per cent, the Unite union said.

Unite secretary Sharon Graham said: “This is a significant pay increase.

"Members have been solid in their determination to secure a fair increase, which has resulted in a just settlement.”

Earlier action due to involve staff at DHL Ground Handling, ASC and Menzies was also called off.

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But other strikes could take place in the weeks ahead.

Staff at Red Handling, Wilson James and DHL Gatwick Direct have voted for action, and Unite warned of “substantial disruption”