![]() Rarely do I support labor but this is one of the times in which labor is right and management is wrong. If you are concerned about the fact that Spirit Airlines has not settled this labor dispute, or wish to contact the company to confirm your reservations, you can make your voice heard by calling Spirit Airlines at: 1-80I think you guys are in the right for striking. The Ultra Low Cost Carrier in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean If you would prefer to receive a full refund, please call 1 (800) 772-7117 and one of our Customer Service Representatives will assist you.Ĭustomers who made their reservation prior to and purchased travel insurance should call Travel Guard at 86 if their flight has been cancelled.Īgain, we apologize for any inconvenience, we appreciate your understanding, and we thank you for being a valued Spirit Airlines customer. If you are scheduled to fly Spirit on Saturday, June 12, 2010, we will process a credit for you for the full amount of your flight purchase (valid for one year from the original booking date), and we will also give you a $100 Future Flight Credit to thank you for your continued support. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Therefore, Spirit Airlines flights are cancelled for today, Saturday, June 12, 2010. In the meantime, as of today, the pilot union has declared a strike. Spirit Airlines is continuing to work with our pilot union to reach a fair and equitable agreement that ensures the long-term stability of the company, and allows us to continue offering you the ultra low fares you have come to know and love. all flights are canceled today, and yet you'll get your refund as a credit, not cash. ![]() What's completely nuts is that they aren't even offering refunds. This is the note on their website about the strike. If you are concerned about the fact that Spirit Airlines has not settled this labor dispute, or wish to contact the company to confirm your reservations, you can make your voice heard by calling Spirit Airlines at: 1-80 We also refuse to give up work rules and benefits that protect our profession and the financial security of our families. We are not asking to be paid more then this, but we refuse to be paid less. We are simply asking to be paid the same as pilots at comparable airlines. Into the pockets of private equity firms – the same people who have been adding more fees, paying the workers less, and keeping the difference. Meanwhile, at the bargaining table, management is asking the pilot group to make over $30 million in concessions. And the company continues to add charges for “extras” like carry-on luggage and water. Last year, Spirit Airlines made over $100 million in pure profits. ![]() For the pilots, this could mean a strike. At the end of the 30 days, each party can engage in self-help. This refusal allowed the NMB to call for a 30 day cooling-off period, which began May 12 and ends on June 12 at 12:01 a.m., ET. On May 3, the NMB proffered binding arbitration to both sides, which the pilots refused two days later. In February 2010, after more fruitless talks with management, the pilots applied to the NMB for a proffer of arbitration. In the fall of 2007, the National Mediation Board (NMB), at the request of the pilot group, appointed a federal mediator to help reach an agreement. Despite all good faith efforts on the part of the pilot group, negotiations have dragged on. We began formal negotiations in July of 2006. The current collective bargaining agreement (contract) became amendable on January 31, 2007. What do they want? Here's what the pilots want: I'm just amazed at how this company is behaving.īefore you say the greedy overpaid pilots should find another job, stop and think about who you want flying the Airbus into the mountains of South America. Again, from another post, I'm management in my company. Today, they showed up, sat down and then got up and left. I hope all passengers have made alternate plans.
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