Flair Airlines pilots ratify three-year contract after 10 months of talks
The Air Line Pilots Association reached a tentative agreement with company management that includes improved compensation and career progression pathways.
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Flair Airlines pilots have reached a tentative three-year contract agreement after 10 months of negotiations, marking a resolution to an extended labor standoff between the carrier and the Air Line Pilots Association.
The agreement reflects progress on several key issues including improved compensation, pathways for career progression, scheduling rules, and quality-of-life provisions, according to a union announcement. Around 270 pilots employed by Flair Airlines operate scheduled passenger flights throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America.
Aimee Wintle, a first officer at Flair Airlines, said the agreement marks an important step for the pilots and brings added stability and professionalism to the airline. "It's a significant milestone for everyone involved," she said.
Over the coming weeks, the agreement will be reviewed by Flair Airlines pilots before a ratification vote is held.