Transat Pilots Ratify New 5-Year Deal
by Marsha Mowers
Le commandant Bradley Small, président du CEP (conseil exécutif principal) d’Air Transat au sein de l’ALPA. Photo: ALPA
Air Transat has announced its pilots have ratified a new collective agreement after voting in favour of the tentative deal presented by their union. The agreement spans five years and will remain in effect through April 2030.
“We are pleased with the favourable vote, which ratifies the comprehensive overhaul of our pilots’ collective agreement,” said Annick Guérard, President and Chief Executive Officer of Transat.
“This agreement, beneficial for both parties, acknowledges the progress needed to catch up to the industry and the contribution of our pilots. It also incorporates major improvements in efficiency and productivity, enabling us to continue our growth strategy. We also want to thank our customers for their loyalty and trust despite this brief period of uncertainty.”
Air Transat pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), had been negotiating a new collective agreement throughout 2025 to replace a ten year old contract. In early December, pilots voted overwhelmingly -99%- to authorize strike action if negotiations did not produce a satisfactory agreement, showing strong support for potential job action.
