What Happened
Canadian Airline Avoids Strike With New Contract Proposal
Air Transat and its pilots’ union have reached a tentative agreement, averting a planned strike and potential flight cancellations. The proposed contract features a 59% salary increase over five years and improvements to working conditions, addressing long-standing concerns among pilots. The agreement comes after nearly a year of negotiations, with the union citing outdated collective agreements and stall tactics by management. The deal allows customers to travel with peace of mind as the airline’s operations normalize, according to Air Transat. This development was first reported by AeroTime.