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67 JetBlue Pilots Take Early Retirement As Airline Tackles Labor Costs

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April 20, 2025
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JetBlue began offering early retirement for its pilots a few months ago as part of a move to reduce labor costs.

Frontier Airlines Pilots Vote To Authorize Strike With 99% Approval

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October 17, 2024
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An overwhelming majority of Frontier Airlines pilots have voted in favor of pursuing collective action if nece…

Air Canada Prepares For Orderly Shutdown If Flights Suspended

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September 9, 2024
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Is Air Canada aiming to put more pressure on its pilots to settle, or will it really start an orderly shutdown as early as this Friday?

Spirit Airlines Pilots Union Questions 200 Furloughs Amid Executive Suite Raises

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July 3, 2024
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The airline’s chief executives’ salaries had increased significantly from July 1, 2024.

ALPA Critical Of Airbus Plan To Cut Number Of Pilots In The Flight Deck

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June 26, 2024
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ALPA, the pilot union comprised of pilots in Canada and the United States, has once again reiterated its critical position of reduced-crew operations.

Air Canada Pilots Bring Contract Dispute To Federal Mediators

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June 18, 2024
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According to Air Canada’s pilots, their pay has stayed below the levels seen before 9/11.

WestJet Encore Pilots Ratify New 5-Year Contract

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June 17, 2024
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After some tough negotiations, WestJet Encore and its pilots have reached an agreement that promises peace and cooperation for five years.

Pilots Commend Senate For Not “Lowering The Bar On Safety As FAA Reauthorization Bill Heads To House

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May 11, 2024
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A late push to block new slots at Reagan National was rejected.

WestJet Encore Reaches Agreement In Principle With Pilots Union

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April 9, 2024
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For the second time in 365 days, WestJet has averted a potential pilot strike at the last moment.

JetBlue Pilots Want Back To Bargaining After Spirit Merger Collapse

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April 4, 2024
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JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty’s first big test of her return-to-profitability plans comes in pilot contract renegotiations.