ALPA

The carrier’s ALPA chapter is negotiating a new contract.

The action centers on whether the JetBlue-United partnership violates job protections in the pilots’ contract.

The union said the carrier’s ultimate goal is to push the Breeze unit to decertify.

The pilots union warned that a shutdown would be disastrous for the airline’s employees and for Florida.

The struggling ultra-low-cost airline expects to save about $100 million per year through the contract modification.

ALPA leader argues low wages and pandemic disruptions — not a lack of interest — reduced pilot supply.

Union leader warns reduced-crew concepts could reemerge despite recent setbacks.

The carrier currently allows pilots older than 65 to operate domestic flights.

SWC, a wholly owned affiliate of SkyWest Airlines, was launched in 2022 to provide charter flights under Part 135 regulations.

In a statement, ALPA said it recently received certification from the Canada Industrial Relations Board to represent over 800 pilots at Porter.