Allegiant Pilots, We want to provide a general update regarding the Company’s announcement about a planned fleet transition at the Allentown (ABE) base. The Company approached the Union last week, and the Union is aware and actively engaged while following the appropriate contractual and legal processes. After reviewing data and projections, the Union declined the […]
Fellow Pilots, A great deal has transpired over the past several weeks regarding negotiations, not the least of which was a change within the Negotiating Committee. These changes have brought a fresh set of eyes and perspectives to the team. However, something that has not changed and continues to be true is that we are […]
In This Update: Allegiant & Sun Country Merger Update Committees Update Negotiations Update Pilot Townhall Meeting Trusteeship & Executive Board Training Allegiant & Sun Country Merger Update While officer training was the primary focus of the week, the Executive Board also dedicated significant time to preparation related to the Allegiant–Sun Country merger. We met with […]
For the jumpseat, our Jumpseat Committee has been advised that there will be several changes in the near future that have yet to be announced to their committee. The one major change that has been communicated is that pilots who are assigned to either of the cockpit jumpseats will be required to physically occupy the […]
Allegiant Pilots, This is an update on the pending acquisition and proposed merger of Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines. On Thursday morning, January 15, 2026, Executives from Allegiant and Sun Country held an online Teams meeting with the leadership from the two labor unions that represent the two carriers’ pilots, as well as the […]
Fellow Pilots, The Union and management met in Las Vegas for mediated negotiations this week. Mediation sessions started with the Company presenting the Union with costing information previously requested by the Union. After the Union discussed the presentation with Allegiant’s subject matter experts, the Union’s economist requested additional, related information from the Company’s subject matter […]
Fellow Pilots, Today, Allegiant management informed the Union of a pending acquisition and merger with Sun Country, with Allegiant being the surviving carrier upon completion of the transaction. This evening, your Executive Board and Trustee convened with the Union’s Negotiating Committee, legal counsel, and economist to review this development and begin outlining the appropriate next […]
Fellow Pilots, We would like to begin by thanking you for the professionalism you demonstrated throughout another demanding holiday season. Your expertise and dedication safely carried thousands of passengers during one of the busiest and most challenging periods of the year. Well done. Over the past two weeks, your Local 2118 Executive Board has been […]
Fellow Pilots, Since certification of the election results, the Blue Skies 2025 team has been preparing for a smooth transition as our term begins on January 1. Last week, the Executive Board Elects began discussions with the Temporary Trustee. He has informed us that our IBT Oath of Office is scheduled for early January. This […]
Fellow Pilots, As outlined in the most recent Chief Pilot’s Desk communication, if you accept a VFN, you are expected to be at the gate and ready to go at the posted show time. If you are not, you are exposed to discipline. The reason does not matter. Traffic and weather, among other reasons, are […]