PAL Airlines Pilots Serve Notice to Bargain to Management

ST. JOHN’S, Nfld.—Today, the PAL Airlines Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) announced to PAL Airlines Management its intention to open negotiations for the pilot group’s second collective agreement.  

“To attract and retain pilots, we need improvements in scheduling, overtime pay, and the ability to use our earned vacation time,” said PAL Airlines MEC chair Captain Conrad Reid. “Our pilots are proud of where they work and have earned a contract that reflects the dedication, skill, and value they bring to the airline.”

On July 1, 2023, Air Canada entered into an agreement with PAL Airlines to provide regional service in eastern Canada. This new flying agreement also expanded PAL’s operation with transborder services to both Boston, Mass., and Newark, N.J.

“Our quality of life has taken a nosedive with operational growth. We are united in securing a contract that respects our limits and recognizes the value we bring to the airline and communities we serve,” added Capt. Reid.

PAL Airlines employs roughly 150 pilots and operates scheduled passenger, cargo, and charter services across its destinations.

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