The union wants the government arbitration service to step in to help resolve its long-standing deadlock with the airline, which does not recognise the PPU. The groups are in dispute over a proposed benefits review by Virgin and representation.
The PPU represents around 400 of Virgin’s 965 pilots. A PPU ballot of Virgin Atlantic members closed at midday on Friday (December 7) with 71.5% of the 72% turnout voting in favour of strike action.
It is planning walkouts from December 22-25, December 30 to January 2 and January 4-7, inclusive.
