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U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

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Allegiant pilots clash with airline over low pay, foreign visa hires, and green card bid

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Regulatory gatekeeper for Allegiant’s green card bid

Allegiant Air's contract fight with its pilots (Teamsters Local 2118) spans immigration policy, wage standards, and a proposed $1.5 billion merger with Sun Country Airlines. The roughly 1,400 pilots have been stuck under an amendable 2016 contract — starting pay around $50,000, about half what regional peers earn, with grueling schedules.

Updated 6 days ago