Allegiant Air

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Delta schedules daily Austin-Bentonville nonstop for March

Previously flew XNA-Austin from 2021 to 2023

Delta Air Lines will start daily nonstop flights between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Northwest Arkansas National Airport on March 7. The first return flight leaves Arkansas the next morning.

Updated Nov 2

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

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As of May 2026: U.S. low-cost carrier in labor talks and proposed merger

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 May 10