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

As of May 2026: Front‑line pilot leader organizing pickets and strike readiness

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