Communications Committee Update – July 9, 2025

Fellow Pilots,

Allegiant just sold off what they once called the “future of our airline” — Sunseeker Resort — for less than 28 cents on the dollar. The same project our former CEO, John Redmond, pushed so aggressively, netting himself millions in bonuses before a single room was booked. And now, after driving this company into a $520 million loss, management wants to blame us for stalled contract negotiations.

In a recent message, Bill Fishburn claimed he “hopes” the Union shows up prepared for bargaining. Let’s be clear: that comment isn’t just out of touch — it’s insulting to every pilot who’s kept this airline running despite poor leadership and worsening conditions.

So let’s ask the real question: Who’s actually prepared for bargaining?

• A Union team backed by data, market analysis, and your priorities as professional aviators, or…

• A management team that’s hemorrhaging cash, offering concessionary proposals, and refusing to recognize basic industry standards?

Let’s not forget: management’s strategy has never been rooted in reality. In 2022, management blamed the Union for rejecting a Frontier + 3% offer — a deal that would’ve left Allegiant pilots more than $100,000 below our peers. They never mention that their “comprehensive” proposals are consistently out of step with the market — or reality.

In June 2024, they wasted three full days of in-person talks with another recycled, subpar proposal — one that ignored nearly every issue we’ve brought to the table. This pattern of stalling, deflecting, and disrespecting the pilot group is exactly why we are where we are.

Let’s also talk about safety. Contract fatigue is now operational fatigue. Pilots are being pressured to fly tired, and management has weaponized safety programs to maintain control. We’ve seen frontline managers push crews to operate aircraft despite legitimate concerns. This is not a sustainable culture — it’s a dangerous one. And it reeks of the same “profits-over-safety” mindset we saw at ValuJet, a company that was eerily well-represented by some members of Allegiant’s current board.

Bill Fishburn, we know exactly what this is: an attempt to fix your leadership’s financial mess on the backs of Allegiant pilots. It won’t work. We will not trade away safety, security, or the future of this profession — not for spin, not for fear, and certainly not for the same leadership team that’s already shown us where their priorities lie.

Stay focused. Stay united.
Ignore the noise. Trust the facts.

In solidarity,

Captain Robert Skiles
Communications Committee
APA Teamsters Local 2118