AN easyJet summer season strike loomed closer earlier tonight as pilots rejected a monster pay rise.
The deal would have boosted their wages to just about £200,000 a yr.
But the provide was turned down in a poll – forcing the Balpa union and easyJet bosses again to the negotiating desk.
Pilot representatives will threaten industrial motion if the rejected deal shouldn’t be improved.
Captains of ten years earn £163,589 and the proposed deal would have despatched that hovering to £190,000 in October and close to £200,000 by April.
Senior first officers would have gotten one other £20,000 to earn £112,879 a yr whereas first officers’ annual pay would have climbed to £75,446.
A supply stated: “Balpa has already sounded out members about strike motion.
“They are holding all of the playing cards and the airline is aware of it.
“Bosses want to seek out much more cash for pilots, or jets received’t get off the bottom this summer season and holidaymakers face journey agony.”
EasyJet stated: “We are disappointed that the outcome of the ballot for the pay deal fell short of the 50 per cent required.”
“We will be meeting with Balpa over the coming days to discuss next steps.”