British Airways pilots have called off a planned strike which was due to take place on Friday, September 27.
The strike was set to follow another which took place on Monday, September 9 and Tuesday, September 10 and saw thousands of people having their travel plans disrupted.
British Airline Pilots Association issued a statement saying the second planned strike has today been called off.
BALPA said the strikes earlier this month demonstrated the anger and resolve of pilots.
But it added "it was now time for a period of reflection before the dispute escalates further and irreparable damage is done to the brand".
BALPA says it hopes British Airways will now change its approach and negotiate seriously with a view to ending this dispute.
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.”
The BALPA however did not rule out striking in the future, adding: "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.”
