Spirit Pilots Settle

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Key Takeaways:

  • Spirit Airlines is set to resume operations on Friday following a tentative contract agreement with its pilots.
  • The deal ends a pilot walkout that began last Saturday, which had grounded the budget carrier.
  • The airline described the agreement as "fair and equitable," meeting pilot demands for wage and benefit increases while supporting the airline's growth.
  • Passengers with upcoming flights are advised to reconfirm their bookings, and those with canceled flights should contact the airline for rebooking or refunds.
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Spirit Airlines will resume operations Friday after it reached a tentative contract deal with is pilots. The pilots, represented by the Airline Pilots Association, walked out last Saturday and the budget carrier has been grounded since. The airline called the deal “fair and equitable” and said it meets pilots demands for wage and benefit increases while allowing the airline to continue growing.

Passengers with flights booked for Friday or after are urged to reconfirm the bookings. Those whose flights were cancelled will also have to get in touch with the airline about rebooking or getting refunds.

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