Pilots strike threat lifted at Virgin Airways

THE threat of a damaging pilots' strike at Virgin Atlantic Airways was lifted last night.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Jul 2011, 18:53 BST

Updated 8th Jul 2011, 00:38 BST

Pilots union Balpa said it had "now secured an offer" from the airline and this would be put to members in a ballot. Balpa general secretary Jim McAuslan said: "Pilots have never wished to inconvenience the travelling public, especially those looking forward to summer holidays."