Pilots in Strike Countdown at Spirit

By Andrew Compart

The National Mediation Board on May 12 started the 30-day, cooling-off period for the Spirit Airlines pilots union and the airline, after which the pilots would have the legal eligibility to go on strike.

Spirit responded with a statement in which it continued to express hope for an agreement that is mutually beneficial to the pilots and the airline, but also said it is sending out ...

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