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Wednesday, May 23, 2007
AirTran union leaders OK pilot deal
AirTran union leaders OK pilot dealLeaders of AirTran Airways' pilots union on Wednesday gave a "qualified endorsement" to a tentative contract that would boost pay by more than 5 percent — and put it "squarely ahead of" rates for similar-sized planes at Delta Air Lines, the union said. The tentative deal now goes to AirTran's 1,500 pilots for a ratification vote. The union expects to release the vote results on June 28. The union said pay for AirTran captains with 12 years' seniority will rise from $152.57 an hour to $160.60 an hour, while a co-pilot with seven years at the company will see a pay boost from $78.37 per flight hour to $83.30.
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