Fri, Jul 11, 2003
Union Leadership Happy With Deal
The pilots of Midwest Connect carrier Skyway Airlines,
represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International, just
reached a tentative agreement for a new contract that includes
provisions intended to help keep their airline out of
bankruptcy.
"We are pleased to finally reach an agreement that addresses the
needs of the Skyway pilots while providing the necessary financial
relief to our airline," said Captain Brian Belmonti, chairman of
the ALPA unit at Skyway Airlines.
Skyway, which became known as Midwest Connect at the beginning
of this year, may dodge Chapter 11 bullet.
In early June, Skyway management told the pilots that the
company would seek protection under the U.S. bankruptcy code in
mid-July if the airline didn't receive concessions from the pilots'
union, as well as from additional parties including other unionized
employee groups and aircraft lease holders.
"We started these negotiations two years ago, before the 9/11
terrorist attacks and the downturn in the economy," Belmonti said.
"We recognize that the state of our airline has changed drastically
since then and we have worked for months to reach an equitable
agreement. We hope that our contributions will help Skyway and the
larger Midwest Airlines family continue its mission of offering
"The Best Care In The Air."
The approximately 220 Skyway pilots will be voting whether to
accept the tentative agreement. The Skyway pilots' union leaders
will recommend that the pilots vote in favor of accepting the deal.
The voting process is expected to be completed by mid-July.
Skyway Airlines is owned by Midwest Holdings and operates as a
Midwest Connect carrier. Skyway's professional airline pilots fly a
fleet of 328JET and Beech 1900D aircraft.
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