Pilots at Allegiant Air voted to ratify a new, two-year labor agreement that will provide an immediate average hourly wage increase of around 40% and unlock approximately $300 million in accrued retention bonuses.
The Allegiant Pilots Association-Teamsters Local 2118 said Monday that the deal passed with an 80% margin, with 99% of all eligible pilots participating in the vote.
Besides the immediate pay increases and bonuses, the agreement also includes a company-funded 15% direct 401(k) contribution; company-paid long-term disability through age 65; a five-hour minimum pay credit for each flight duty period; expanded leave protections; increased premium pay for open time, voluntary flying, and junior assignments; minimum days-off guarantees; displacement and fleet transition protections; and furlough protections connected to scheduling efficiencies.
“This agreement represents a major leap forward for our pilots,” Local 2118 President Ryan Joseph said in a news release. “It delivers approximately 54% in wage increases by January 2027 and meaningful improvements to retirement, benefits, work rules, and quality of life over our previous contract… That’s exactly what this agreement was designed to accomplish.”
Local 2118 said it will now turn its focus to joint collective bargaining and senior list integration as Allegiant absorbs Minnesota-based Sun Country. Allegiant officially completed its acquisition of Sun Country in May.
