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Leeds Bradford Airport air traffic control strikes suspended after new pay offer
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Planned strike action by air traffic controllers at Leeds Bradford Airport has been suspended following a late pay offer from the airport, allowing staff to be balloted on the new proposal. While the airport will operate normally this weekend, potential industrial action by other hourly-paid staff and future strikes during the October half-term remain under consideration depending on upcoming ballot outcomes.
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- Imminent strikes by air traffic controllers at Leeds Bradford Airport were suspended after a late offer from management.
- Workers will now be balloted on the new pay offer, halting the walkout that was scheduled between Friday and Sunday.
- Leeds Bradford Airport stated it will be operating as normal this weekend.
- Other hourly paid staff could still strike from Friday if a separate pay offer is rejected, and future strikes between 23 October and 2 November remain possible.
- The union Unite previously highlighted that starter air traffic controllers at LBA earn around £34,000 compared to £55,000 for similar roles at Newcastle Airport.