British Airways nears deal with union to avert strike by check-in workers

British Airways is nearing a deal with one of the unions representing check-in employees, according to a person familiar with the matter, potentially avoiding further disruption after having to scrap thousands of flights due to a staff crunch. Talks with the Unite union have progressed and an agreement is close, said the person, who asked not to be identified since the terms are still being finalized. The union previously said check-in staff represented by Unite at the main London Heathrow hub would walk out during the peak vacation period after the airline refused to reverse a 10% pay cut imposed during the pandemic. BA is nearing a deal with one of the unions representing check-in employees, according to a person familiar with the matter, potentially avoiding further disruption after having to scrap thousands of flights due to a staff crunch. Talks with the Unite union have progressed and an agreement is close, said the person, who asked not to be identified since the terms are still being finalized. The union previously said check-in staff represented by Unite at the main London Heathrow hub would walk out during the peak vacation period after the airline refused to reverse a 10% pay cut imposed during the pandemic. <br/>