The latest strike action called by Spanish cabin crew working for low-cost airline easyJet has been called off. Walkouts were scheduled to begin today (July 29) and continue through the weekend but the dispute over pay has been settled.
Unions representing the affected easyJet staff based at Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Malaga have agreed a 22 per cent salary rise spread across three years. Workers will receive a four per cent base salary rise backdated from March of this year.
There will be a 13 per cent increase in 2023 and another five per cent in 2024. Contracts have also been changed to guarantee nine months of employment a year as opposed to the current eight months.
There will also be further increases for employees that speak extra languages. Miguel Galán, on behalf of the unions, said after weeks of strikes and months of negotiation, the airline has made a proposal that represents an "important" move in bringing working conditions into line with those that apply elsewhere in Europe.
The announcement will be a boost for passengers on popular holiday routes linking the UK with Spain, which are operated by Spanish crew. Meanwhile Ryanair crew based in Spain have warned they will continue weekly strike until January as their pay dispute escalates.
However, there is still a threat of disruption by Spanish air traffic controllers, who are warning of strike action next month. They accuse employers of breaching a previous deal on pay and working conditions agreed with the government.
Strikes could start from the second week in August.
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