Gatwick catering strikes off after pay deal

Dnata supplies food and drinks for all EasyJet flights from Gatwick

Strikes by airline catering staff which could have left thousands of passengers without food or drink have been cancelled.

Workers at Dnata Catering UK took a pay cut of between £1,500 and £2,000 due to the removal of a shift allowance, the union Unite said.

Dnata caters for all EasyJet flights and several other airlines from Gatwick.

Unite said more than 100 workers voted for strike action but talks have led to shift allowances being reinstated.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Our members at Dnata have shown that when workers stick together, they win together."

Strikes were scheduled for 26-29 April, 3-6 May and 10-13 May. They were postponed to allow for talks.

Unite said workers will receive full back pay and retain a previously agreed night shift premium.

A Dnata spokeswoman said: “We are pleased to confirm that our employees at London Gatwick have overwhelmingly voted in favour of our improved offer.

"We thank our colleagues and the union for their support and constructive engagement."