Allegiant Inks Pilot Pathway Partnership With Berry Aviation
Ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant announced a new partnership with Berry Aviation to expand its pilot recruitment pipeline.
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Etihad Pilots Now Certified to Fly Both A350 and A380 Aircraft
Etihad Airways announced on Wednesday that its pilots have received regulatory approval to operate both the Airbus A350 and A380 aircraft interchangeably
ALPA Accused of Breaching Duty by Opposing Higher Pilot Retirement Age
A group representing thousands of pilots and aviation professionals is suing ALPA over a so-called ‘anti-senior pilot campaign.’
U.S. Senate Committee Moves to Reject Pilot Retirement Age Hike
The Senate Commerce Committee voted 14-13 to reject a proposal raising the airline pilot retirement age to 67 on Thursday.
Pilots Flying Amazon Cargo Say Employer Stalling Contract Talks
The chair of the pilots’ union at Air Transport International, the largest air carrier in Amazon’s delivery network, accused ATI management in an interview of dragging its feet on a new contract.
Frontier Slows Pilot Hiring Pipeline
Ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Frontier is slowing down hiring from its pilot pipeline programs, the airline confirmed to AirlineGeeks.
Southwest Pilots Ratify New $12 Billion Contract
Southwest pilots overwhelmingly approved a new contract on Monday, which includes 50% pay raises over the life of the agreement.
Major U.S. Airlines Hire Fewer Pilots in 2023
Major U.S. airlines hired 6.2% fewer pilots year-over-year in 2023, according to data from pilot career advisory firm FAPA.
How Southwest’s Pilot TA Compares to Other Contracts
The airline and its pilots inked a long-awaited tentative agreement on Wednesday, which would see 50% pay increases over five years.
The Low-Cost Carriers’ Pilot Attrition Problem
Despite record hiring at some low-cost airlines, many have turned into a leaky bucket as pilots leave for larger airlines after just a few months on the job.
