EasyJet pilots have dropped their planned strike for October 1st and 2nd after reaching an agreement with the airline’s management. The pilots were primarily concerned about the frequent changes to their schedules, which could be adjusted up to 50 times per month, often with little notice. The SNPL union, which represents the pilots, announced in a press release that the strike was being called off due to what it described as a "determined and united mobilization" by the pilots. The talks with management led to a proposal aimed at improving schedule stability, which the union said would help pilots achieve a better balance between their professional and personal lives. However, the agreement’s details have not been made public yet, and it still needs to be approved by a vote of the union members. EasyJet, a British airline and the second-largest low-cost carrier in Europe after Ryanair, had previously faced a strike by its cabin crew in mid-August. The flight attendants and stewards protested against the "permanent instability of schedules," a problem that the pilots later claimed they also faced. In response, an agreement was reached on September 1st, introducing five days per month with fixed schedules that could not be changed, along with compensation for any schedule changes exceeding two hours. This compensation was to be applied retroactively from April 1st. The pilots then raised similar concerns, leading to a planned strike in early September that was postponed twice. The recent agreement between EasyJet and the pilots addresses the issue of schedule instability, which had been a major point of contention. The pilots had been frustrated by the lack of stability, which made it difficult to manage their personal lives. The new proposal, which focuses on schedule stability, appears to have satisfied the union enough to call off the planned strike. However, the final approval of the agreement still depends on the union members’ vote, meaning the outcome is not yet certain. This development follows a pattern of labor disputes at EasyJet, where both pilots and cabin crew have protested similar issues. The airline has been working to resolve these tensions through negotiations, aiming to find a middle ground that addresses the concerns of its employees while maintaining operational efficiency. The success of this latest agreement could set a precedent for future labor relations at the company, potentially influencing how other airlines handle similar issues.