Allegiant Pilots' Concerns Rise Amid Looming Teamsters Labor Dispute

The Facts -

• • Allegiant Air pilots work under a 2016 labor agreement and seek better terms.

• • Allegiant Air's management invests in other projects despite pilot contract issues.

• • Pilots urge investors to prioritize airline investment and avoid a labor dispute.

(WASHINGTON) – Ahead of Allegiant Travel Company’s 2024 second-quarter earnings announcement, Allegiant Air pilots and their union are questioning the company’s direction. Pilots are working under a 2016 labor agreement. Represented by Teamsters Local 2118, the 1,300-member pilot group serves low-cost U.S. carrier Allegiant Air, which focuses on leisure travel.

“Allegiant pilots are dedicated to their passengers and want management to follow other airlines by investing in pilots to avoid another labor dispute,” said Captain Jim Clark from Local 2118.

Recently, pilots in the industry have achieved better working conditions and pay. However, Allegiant Air’s ongoing contract negotiations with Teamsters Local 2118 are in their fourth year, with the company pushing concessionary changes that still leave pilots behind their peers.

Allegiant has invested in projects like The Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor, FL, instead of prioritizing pilot investments. According to Allegiant’s 2024 first-quarter 8-K report, significant cost overruns and low hotel occupancy have resulted in losses, impacting overall earnings.

“Why is Allegiant’s leadership risking a labor dispute during current struggles?” asked Captain Clark. “Other U.S. airlines have settled contracts that improve pay and conditions to retain pilots, yet Allegiant continues outdated bargaining tactics, making pilots consider other employment options.”

If Allegiant Air is the "heart" of Allegiant Travel Company, pilots urge investors to prioritize airline and pilot investments and scrutinize management’s tactics. Pilots are essential for the airline’s growth and stock performance.

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.3 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information.

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