British Airways cabin crew have started voting on a deal to end their bitter 18-month dispute with the airline.
Their union Unite is recommending members accept the latest offering from BA which gives crew back the travel concessions withdrawn during last year’s strikes and third-party arbitration for dozens of crew facing disciplinary proceedings.
The peace deal, agreed on May 12, also includes pay rises worth up to 7.5% over two years.
The ballot ends on June 22, and if accepted by the crew, the deal will be implemented with immediate effect.
Unite’s general secretary Len McCluskey has written to union members recommending they vote "yes" to the deal. "This agreement gives all of us an opportunity to move forward," he said. "It will not be easy, but throughout the dispute we have only ever sought an honourable settlement.
"There is no doubt in my mind that the new chief executive values cabin crew and wants a bright future for all.
"I believe that your continued community spirit and solidarity will guarantee such a future and I strongly recommend that you vote yes."
By Linsey McNeill
