Allegiant Air Pilots Rally for Better Pay and Working Conditions

Allegiant Air pilots, represented by Teamsters Local 2118, will hold an informational picket on November 18, 2025, at 22 US airports. The union is seeking better pay and working conditions, citing a lack of progress in contract negotiations. The picket is not a strike, and pilots will continue to fly throughout the day. The Teamsters said the action is a show of unity to encourage Allegiant to return to the bargaining table with a proposal that addresses pilot retention and compensation. The picket is permitted under the US Railway Labor Act and is intended to draw public attention to the ongoing labor dispute. The picket will take place at all 22 Allegiant crew bases, including Appleton, Las Vegas, Orlando, Cincinnati, Mesa, Asheville, Pittsburgh, Des Moines, and others. The union has previously voted more than 97 percent in favor of authorizing a strike, but a work stoppage is not currently possible under US federal law. The Teamsters said Allegiant has grown its network and invested in non-airline ventures while contract negotiations have stalled. Allegiant has not publicly commented on the demonstrations or the latest round of contract talks. The airline operates a point-to-point network focused on leisure destinations and serves midsize and smaller cities with direct service to major leisure markets. Allegiant flies an all-Airbus fleet and serves over 100 destinations across the US. The Teamsters said they expect a large turnout at each base and described the picket as a show of unity intended to encourage Allegiant to return to the bargaining table with a proposal that addresses pilot retention and compensation. The union will release further updates as negotiations progress. The picket is an informational event, not a work stoppage, and Allegiant flights are expected to operate normally throughout the day. The union’s efforts to draw public attention to the dispute may put pressure on Allegiant to revisit its contract proposal and address the pilots’ concerns.