Entries by Joshua Martin

Update from the Hotel Committee – February 2026

Allegiant Pilots, The following is an update from your Hotel Committee. Following our recent meeting with the Travel Department and in response to several issues observed online, we’d like to provide the pilot group with a few important updates: Spirit Airlines Tickets Due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding Spirit Airlines’ ability to operate its scheduled flights, […]

APA Local 2118 Town Hall Meeting – February 18

Allegiant Pilots, Please join us for a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, February 18 at 11:00 AM Pacific Time, held via Zoom. This meeting will provide general informational updates regarding the recently announced acquisition of Sun Country Airlines. Joining the Town Hall: • Merger & Acquisition Attorney • Contract Economist • Local’s General Counsel • APA […]

Welcome to Allegiant Pilot Assistance Network (A-PAN)

Allegiant Pilot Assistance Network (A-PAN) The Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP) and Peer 2 Peer are excited to announce a new name and new level of support to our pilots. Allegiant Pilot Assistance Network (A-PAN) will be the network continuing to support you through experienced Critical Incidents (CI) and personal challenges via Peer Support (PS). […]

Union Update Regarding ABE Fleet Transition

Allegiant Pilots, We want to provide a general update regarding the Company’s announcement about a planned fleet transition at the Allentown (ABE) base. The Company approached the Union last week, and the Union is aware and actively engaged while following the appropriate contractual and legal processes. After reviewing data and projections, the Union declined the […]

Negotiating Committee Update – January 30, 2026

Fellow Pilots, A great deal has transpired over the past several weeks regarding negotiations, not the least of which was a change within the Negotiating Committee. These changes have brought a fresh set of eyes and perspectives to the team. However, something that has not changed and continues to be true is that we are […]

Executive Board Update – January 30, 2026

In This Update: Allegiant & Sun Country Merger Update Committees Update Negotiations Update Pilot Townhall Meeting Trusteeship & Executive Board Training Allegiant & Sun Country Merger Update While officer training was the primary focus of the week, the Executive Board also dedicated significant time to preparation related to the Allegiant–Sun Country merger. We met with […]

Southwest Assigned Seating Will Start January 27th, 2026

For the jumpseat, our Jumpseat Committee has been advised that there will be several changes in the near future that have yet to be announced to their committee. The one major change that has been communicated is that pilots who are assigned to either of the cockpit jumpseats will be required to physically occupy the […]

Update Regarding Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines

Allegiant Pilots, This is an update on the pending acquisition and proposed merger of Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines. On Thursday morning, January 15, 2026, Executives from Allegiant and Sun Country held an online Teams meeting with the leadership from the two labor unions that represent the two carriers’ pilots, as well as the […]

Update From Negotiating Committee – January 16

Fellow Pilots, The Union and management met in Las Vegas for mediated negotiations this week. Mediation sessions started with the Company presenting the Union with costing information previously requested by the Union. After the Union discussed the presentation with Allegiant’s subject matter experts, the Union’s economist requested additional, related information from the Company’s subject matter […]

Message from Executive Board Regarding Allegiant Sun Country Deal

Fellow Pilots, Today, Allegiant management informed the Union of a pending acquisition and merger with Sun Country, with Allegiant being the surviving carrier upon completion of the transaction. This evening, your Executive Board and Trustee convened with the Union’s Negotiating Committee, legal counsel, and economist to review this development and begin outlining the appropriate next […]