British Airways pilots have called off a planned strike which was scheduled to take place later this month.
The proposed action, which would have disrupted travel plans for thousands of people, was set to take place on Friday (September 27).
However, British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) has issued a statement saying the planned strike has been cancelled, Mirror Online reports .
The walkout would have followed another strike by the union, which took place on Monday (September 9) and Tuesday (September 10).
The strike followed failed negotiations over a pay offer of 11.5 per cent over three years.
BALPA has said it wants to negotiate further with British Airways but has refused to rule out striking again in the future.
BALPA general secretary, Brian Strutton, said: "Someone has to take the initiative to sort out this dispute and with no sign of that from BA, the pilots have decided to take the responsible course.
"In a genuine attempt at establishing a time out for common sense to prevail, we have lifted the threat of the strike on September 27.
“BA passengers rightly expect BA and its pilots to resolve their issues without disruption and now is the time for cool heads and pragmatism to be brought to bear. I hope BA and its owner IAG show as much responsibility as the pilots.
"Should BA refuse meaningful new negotiations, BALPA retains the right to announce further strike dates".
A British Airways spokesman said: “We have just received this news.
"We are considering the implications and we will give updates in due course.”
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