Around 170 baggage workers at Heathrow had been poised to walk out over 20-30 October following earlier action over 6-9 October.

However, the Unite union confirmed on Tuesday (17 October) a new pay deal had been agreed following last-ditch talks with their employer Vanderlande, which maintains Heathrow’s baggage carousels.

"Unite members... have resolved their dispute after winning an increased pay offer," said the union, adding: "As a consequence, strike action scheduled for later this month has been called off."

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "Our members stood firm and have now negotiated a better pay deal from their employer. They work in highly skilled roles that are safety and security critical for passengers so this is well deserved."

Regional officer Russ Ball added: "Our members voted overwhelmingly in favour of this improved offer, which wouldn’t have come about if it wasn’t for their commitment to the cause and willingness to stand firm and campaign for a better deal."