Allegiant flight attendants vote to approve new contract

Allegiant Air flight attendants, represented by the Transport Workers Union of America (TWU) AFL0CIO Local 577, have voted to approve a new five-year agreement with immediate wage increases (ranging from 20% to 41.2%). More than 1,700 Allegiant flight attendants are represented by the union, of which 97% voted. The agreement was ratified with a 89% approval vote. On top of pay increases, the contract also includes ‘many other enhancements such as improved pay overrides,’ notes the airline. These include an increased amount of time personnel are paid for being on duty, a cap on healthcare cost share increases, and a