Tag Archives: Allegiant

The Teamsters want to represent Allegiant’s pilots

Allegiant Air‘s (Las Vegas) pilots will soon have a choice whether they want to be represented by the Teamsters or continue to directly negotiate with the company.

The airline issued the following statement:

“Allegiant has received notification from the National Mediation Board (NMB) that International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Airline Division has filed an application for a representation election on behalf of Allegiant Air pilots. This will be the first time Allegiant pilots have voted on union representation.

“We strongly believe that Allegiant’s success is attributable in large part to our pilots and the direct, open relationship we have with them,” Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., Allegiant CEO and Chairman, said. “We are committed to ensuring a fair election and we are confident Allegiant pilots will cast their votes based on the facts, and not rush to judgment based on IBT propaganda.”

Copyright Photo: Eddie Maloney. Formerly operated by Britannia Airways/Thomsonfly/Thomson Airways as G-BYAO, the pictured Boeing 757-204 at hot Las Vegas joined the Allegiant fleet as N905NV on March 15, 2012 in time to launch new low-fare flights to Hawaii.

Allegiant:ย 

Allegiant to start Ogden-Mesa flights on September 20

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) will add the Ogden, Utah-Mesa, Arizona (near Phoenix) route on September 20.

The new flights will operate twice weekly between Ogden Airport (OGD)ย and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA).

Copyright Photo: Tony Storck.

Allegiant:ย 

Allegiant receives ETOPS certification and Flag Carrier status from the FAA

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) on June 12ย obtained Extended-Rangeย Operationsย (ETOPS) certification and Flag Carrier Status from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The company announced earlier this year its entrance into Hawaii. ETOPS certification and Flag Carrier status are both necessary for flying to Hawaii.

Allegiant will offer nonstop air service to Honolulu, Hawaii from:

Las Vegasย — begins June 29

Fresno, California — begins June 30

Bellingham, Washington — begins November 15

Monterey, California —ย begins November 16

Eugene, Oregon — begins November 17

Santa Maria, California — begins November 17

Stockton, California — begins November 18

Allegiant will also offer nonstop air service to Maui, Hawaii from:

Bellingham, Washington — begins November 14

Allegiant will utilize 757-200 aircraft on its Hawaiian routes. The company operates four 757-200 aircraft and owns two additional, which are on lease to a European carrier. These aircraft are expected to be introduced into Allegiant’s fleet during the fourth quarter of 2012 and the first quarter of 2013.
Copyright Photo: Eddie Maloney.
Allegiant:ย