Luton Airport strikes by easyJet check-in staff and baggage handlers have been called off after an improved pay offer was secured.

The dispute was ended after the 200 workers, who took three days of strike action before Christmas, voted to accept the new offer.

The 18-month deal includes a 5.5 per cent increase backdated to October 2025, a 25 per cent increase to night shift premiums and a £250 payment in April 2026.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Congratulations to Luton’s DHL workers, who by demanding better pay and taking strike action secured an excellent deal. As this result shows, Unite is the union that wins for workers.”

The workers were due to walk out again from Boxing Day until 28 December, causing disruption to hundreds of festive flights.

However, the strikes were suspended after talks between Unite, DHL and the conciliation service Acas resulted in the improved deal being offered.

Unite regional officer Jeff Hodge said: “This deal is another reminder that workers wanting better wages and terms and conditions should join Unite and get their colleagues to join as well.”

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For media enquires ONLY contact senior Unite communications officer Ryan Fletcher on 07849 090215 or 020 3371 2065.

Email: ryan.fletcher@unitetheunion.org

Unite is Britain and Ireland’s largest union with members working across all sectors of the economy. The general secretary is Sharon Graham.