End of strike threat
MONTREAL, Feb. 26,
2024 /CNW/ - Air Transat announces today that
62.7% of its flight attendants have voted in favour of the Federal
Mediation and Conciliation Service mediators'
recommendation, thus ratifying the new collective agreement
and effectively lifting the strike threat, putting an end to the
uncertainty for travellers. The collective agreement is retroactive
to November 1, 2022, and will be
valid until October 31, 2027.
"Our flight attendants play a key role in Air Transat's success,
and following an unprecedented process, we are pleased to offer
competitive working conditions. This outcome will enable us to
continue the dialogue of the past few months and move forward. We
are also grateful for the patience and trust of our customers
during these uncertain times," says Julie
Lamontagne, Chief People, Communications and Sustainability
Officer of Transat.
About Air Transat
Founded in Montreal 36 years
ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted World's Best
Leisure Airline by passengers at the 2023 Skytrax World Airline
Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations,
mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the East and West coasts of the
U.S., South America and
North Africa. Air Transat is
recognized for its excellent customer service. By renewing its
fleet with the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category,
Air Transat is committed to a more sustainable travel industry.
Based in Montreal with major hubs
in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson
Airport (YYZ), it has near 5,000 employees with a common purpose to
bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of
Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ).
www.airtransat.com
SOURCE Transat A.T. Inc.