Pilots and baggage handlers could cripple budget airline Jetstar over the holiday period after the workplace regulator cleared possible industrial action by the groups.

Unions representing both sets of workers are balloting members to decide whether to take industrial action. If both groups vote for in favour, then more than 1000 workers could disrupt the airline's operations next month.

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