This is APA Communications Director Gregg Overman with the APA Information Hotline for Wednesday, June 16.
SPIRIT PILOTS ANNOUNCE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT, STILL ON STRIKE: In a recorded hotline message this afternoon at 4:02 p.m. EDT, the Spirit Airlines Master Executive Council strike chairman announced that the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and airline management have reached a tentative agreement. According to the strike chairman, the Spirit pilots and management have been in continuous negotiations since 1 p.m. Tuesday. The strike chairman notes that the tentative agreement "satisfies the MEC goal," but also notes that ultimate approval is subject to completion of contract language and other considerations such as resolving "back-to-work issues."
The message directs Spirit pilots to "continue with your normal strike-related activities until otherwise advised." It also indicates that there will be an update later this evening with more details. As a reminder, the Spirit pilots' strike hotline is 1-877-772-2572. You can also click here to visit an ALPA Web site for the latest Spirit strike-related news.
If you would like to provide financial assistance to the striking Spirit pilots, you may do so by sending a donation to: Spirit Master Executive Council, c/o Spirit Pilots Strike Center, 233 N. Federal Highway, Suite 53, Dania Beach, FL 33004.
We are hopeful that the Spirit pilots are able to conclude their strike soon by reaching a satisfactory agreement with airline management. We will keep you updated as developments warrant.
That’s it for now. Thanks for checking this message.
