Zarah ChoudharyMore than 300 cabin crew working for the airline Cathay Pacific, based at London Heathrow, have won a new pay deal after negotiations by Unite trade union.
The two-year pay deal will see crew receive an 8% increase in salary in 2025 and a further 3% in 2026.
An additional increase in flight pay was also secured, with a 10% increase in 2025 and a further 3% in 2026.
Sharon Graham, general secretary at trade union Unite, said: “This is a great pay deal for the workers at Cathay Pacific and shows the value of union membership across the aviation sector.
“Our members and their reps should be congratulated on negotiating such a strong pay deal.”
The pay agreement followed negotiations on behalf of the London cabin crew base by Unite and was overwhelmingly accepted by members in a ballot.
Joe McGowan, regional officer at Unite, said: “Our members do incredibly demanding jobs and have responsibility for the safety of hundreds of passengers on every flight.
“This pay award is nothing less than they deserve.”
Cathay Pacific is the flag carrier of Hong Kong and flies to destinations across, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Far-East Asia and Australia.
