Negotiating Committee Update – June 17

Fellow Pilots,

On June 15, 2026, your Negotiating Committee met with the Company to receive and review management’s response to the Union’s June 3, 2026 draft Tentative Agreement (TA) documents, which included the Bridge Agreement, PBS LOA, Section 15 Scheduling language that takes effect upon implementation of NavBlue, Retention Bonus administrative provisions, and the Me-Too LOA. We also discussed LTD and 401(k) Plan terms, as well as the anticipated timeline for receiving the final Plan documents. The Union is currently reviewing the Company’s responses and preparing additional feedback. We are scheduled to meet with Company negotiators again on June 22 to continue finalizing the TA.

While the number of remaining items requiring resolution is relatively small, the ratification process will not be completed by June 30. As a reminder, the original timeline communicated to the pilot group anticipated ratification in early August. Progress in our first meeting was faster than expected and created an opportunity to potentially accelerate that timeline. However, it is critical that the final agreement be thoroughly reviewed and drafted to ensure the language is clear, enforceable, and accurately reflects the terms agreed to in principle. Our remaining work is limited in nature and focused primarily on finalizing contract language, implementation guidance, supporting documentation, and review of the final Plan materials necessary for an informed ratification vote.

It is essential that the Tentative Agreement be written in a clear and easy-to-follow manner, with agreed-upon applications, administrative guidance, and practical examples that allow every pilot to understand how critical sections of the agreement are intended to function operationally. Particular attention is being given to areas that have historically resulted in differing interpretations or disputes. Our goal is to ensure pilots not only understand what the contract says, but also how it is intended to be applied in day-to-day operations.

Equally important, pilots must be provided sufficient time to thoroughly review the Tentative Agreement, the associated educational materials, and have their questions answered before casting an informed vote. As fellow pilots, we share the desire to complete this process as quickly as possible. At the same time, transitioning from an AIP to final contract language requires careful drafting and review to ensure the final agreement contains the protections, improvements, clarity, and enforceability this pilot group deserves. Our focus remains on getting this agreement done right.

We also want to remind the pilot group that even though the ratification vote will occur after June 30, the new pay rates will be retroactive to July 1. Pilots will receive the full value of the July 1 pay rate increase regardless of when the ratification vote occurs. Additionally, the Retention Bonus payout date remains October 1, 2026, and is not impacted by the timing of the ratification process.

Below is a chart that shows the status of our work on the TA. We will continue to update the chart and provide timely communications as progress is made.

Thank you for your continued professionalism, patience, and support throughout this process.