Photo: Gatwick Airport Media

Nearly 5,000 workers employed by 11 different companies at Gatwick Airport have agreed a pay rise. 

Around 400 Wilson James passenger assistance workers were scheduled to strike but voted in favour of a pay offer worth 10.5%.  ICTS baggage screening workers who had also voted for strike action, have accepted an 11% deal.  

Unite Union says the average pay rise for all workers is 8.3%.