SANFORD, Fla. – Allegiant Air pilots on Tuesday will launch a nationwide picket as contract negotiations reach an impasse.

Picket lines are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at 22 airport bases, including at Orlando Sanford International Airport.

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The Teamsters union, representing 1,400 Allegiant pilots, accuses the airline of seeking concessions while investing in “everything but its pilots.”

According to the union, the ongoing contract dispute has prompted experienced pilots to leave for competitor airlines, potentially jeopardizing local route operations. Breaking News Alerts

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