Allegiant Air pilots to hold one-day nationwide information picket over stalled contract talks

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Teamsters APA Local 2118, which represents 1,300 Allegiant Air pilots, will hold a nationwide picket on Tuesday.

They say after five years without an amended contract, Allegiant pilots have officially lost confidence in management.

They plan to hold an information picket from ten to two local time at all 22 Allegiant bases including the home base of Las Vegas, Des Moines, Orlando and others.

Allegiant Air says it is not a work stoppage of any kind and has no impact on our operations. 

The teamsters say they are done waiting, done with delays and are united for real leadership, accountability, and a stable future for the airline.

In a statement to KVRR Local News, Allegiant Air said in part:

Allegiant is currently in negotiations with the Teamsters Local 2118, with the mediation assistance of the National Mediation Board (NMB), to finalize an agreement for our pilots.  Allegiant has offered a competitive package  – including an immediate 50% average increase in hourly wages that scales to 70% over 5 years. Additionally, we have offered a 50% increase in direct contribution to pilots’ retirement benefits, improvements in long-term disability benefits, and extensive scheduling and quality of life improvements designed to honor seniority and protect our business model.

To further demonstrate our commitment to our pilots, Allegiant has been accruing a retention bonus since June 2023 that represents an 82% pay increase for first-year first officers and a 35% pay increase for all other pilots. The accrued money will be paid out in a lump sum cash payment to individuals once a new contract is ratified. For senior captains, that retention bonus has already exceeded $200,000 and counting.

Tuesday, the members of IBT 2118 will exercise their right to conduct informational picketing. This is not a work stoppage, nor is one imminent. We are operating our full schedule and do not anticipate any disruptions related to the informational picketing. Our customers can continue to book and travel with confidence.

Allegiant Air offers a number of flights out of Fargo, Grand Forks, Bismarck and Minot to Las Vegas, Phoenix and other destinations.