AIRPORT pay row union Unite was accused of hypocrisy last night after freezing its staff's wages.

Its leaders were threatening to cause bank holiday flight chaos by telling BAA workers to strike over a one per cent salary increase offer.

But The Sun can reveal the deal for Unite's own employees this year is ZERO.

Unite has about 1,000 staff across the UK, responsible for looking after 1.6 million members.

The planned BAA strike at six major airports was called off this week after the union won a two per cent pay rise and a guaranteed bonus of £500 for workers.

Unite chiefs Tony Woodley and Derek Simpson - on a package of £135,330 and £196,497 respectively - have also been instrumental in securing improved pay and conditions this year for British Airways and Fujitsu workers.

A furious union source said: "It is hypocrisy of the highest order for Unite to go chasing after a pay deal for BAA workers while imposing a freeze on their own.

"It is effectively a pay cut. Woodley can afford not to take an increase.

"What about staff struggling to make ends meet?"

r.phillips@the-sun.co.uk