Flair Airlines pilots have reached a tentative agreement with the company after 10 months of negotiations, marking the latest Canadian carrier to secure a deal with its pilot union in recent years.
Key Details of the Agreement
The three-year tentative agreement includes key priorities identified by Flair pilots, such as improved compensation, a path to better career progression, scheduling rules, and quality of life provisions.
Flair members of the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), which represents about 270 of the airline’s pilots, will review and vote on whether to ratify the agreement over the coming weeks.
Union Leadership Comments
“During negotiations, our pilots made it clear they expected an agreement that recognizes their professionalism, dedication, and the critical role they play in Flair’s success,” said ALPA’s Flair chair Aimee Wintle. “This tentative agreement marks meaningful progress on the issues most important to our pilot group.”
Wintle added, “While there is still work ahead, this tentative agreement marks an important step for our pilot group and brings an added level of stability and professionalism to our airline.”
Industry Context
Flair Airlines is the latest Canadian carrier to reach an agreement with pilots represented by ALPA in recent years. The airline has managed to avoid any potential strike action from its pilots during the negotiation process.
