Sun Country Slashes Summer Schedule as Pilots Depart for Delta Air Lines
Sun Country Airlines is drastically cutting its summer flight schedule due to a significant pilot shortage. The Minneapolis-based carrier has experienced high attrition rates, with many pilots leaving for better-paying positions at legacy carriers, particularly Delta Air Lines. This exodus is attributed to an ongoing contract dispute, as Sun Country pilots are reportedly the lowest-paid Boeing 737 pilots in the United States. Consequently, the airline has reduced its flying capacity by approximately 16% compared to the previous year, impacting its peak season operations. The pilot's union is urging management to offer an industry-standard contract to retain its workforce and stabilize the airline.
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