easyJet Netherlands Pilot Strike Called Off

Plans by easyJet pilots based in the Netherlands to hold a 24 hour strike on Friday have been called off, Dutch media reported.

The action was halted pending a court injunction by the Dutch Airline Pilots Association against plans by easyJet to bring in strike breakers, the ANP Dutch news agency said.

Around 60 pilots had planned to take part in support of efforts to secure better working hours, pensions and sick pay from the budget airline, the union said.

An eight-hour strike last week had a limited effect on flights out of Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport as the airline was able to bring in replacement crews from other airports.