Planned strikes by workers at Bournemouth Airport have been called off after a new offer was made aimed at resolving a pay dispute.
Members of Unite, including baggage handlers and check-in staff, were due to walk out from Friday to Sunday.
Unite said strike action had been postponed to allow members to be balloted on the new offer.
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Unite regional co-ordinating officer Matt Tipper said: “Following negotiations between Unite and Bournemouth Airport, the employer has come back with an improved pay offer.
“Strike action has been suspended while our members will be balloted on this offer over the coming days.”
Bournemouth Airport serves over 950,000 passengers a year and offers flights to 34 destinations across Europe and North Africa, primarily operated by airlines such as TUI and Ryanair.
Flight routes to and from the airport include popular holiday destinations such as Malaga, Spain, Malta and Dalaman, in Turkey.
Last week the South West transport hub was given the green light to expand its terminal with a £50m investment. The decision was made by an 8-1 vote from BCP Council's Eastern Planning Committee.
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The phased plan involves merging the departure and arrival buildings to create a single terminal. The proposal also includes four extensions for the terminal building, three of which will be implemented in the first phase, along with a reconfigured transport interchange.
As one of Dorset's largest employment sites, the investment is expected to create 230 direct jobs and allow the airport to accommodate up to three million passengers.