British Airways has proposed a fresh offer to the Unite trade union trying to settle its long-running disagreement with 11,000 cabin crew. The offer, which comprises of guaranteed pay increase for the subsequent two years, was made, as Unite gets ready to hold a fresh strike ballot.

Another ‘yes’ vote will help paving the way for a summer of disturbance, with the union keeping in mind a wave of rebel strikes during the busiest months of the year.

A BA spokesperson said that the new proposals were drafted with the intention to take care of the cabin crew worries related to their future income.

The airline's proposals comprise of a top-up payment to cover the loss of some grants in BA's original cost-cutting package.

It has also given assurance that pay, conditions and promotion opportunities for the present staff will be unchanged with any alterations.

However, a preceding assurance to boost staffing levels on a number of flights has been withdrawn.

BA has, in addition, made an announcement regarding the plans to employ 1,250 new cabin crew on worse terms and conditions than those enjoyed by on hand members of  staff,  a move that has been described as an ‘act of aggravation’ by the Unite.