Frontier Airlines pilots could potentially strike if needed, according to recent vote results.

According to the Air Line Pilots Association, the union representing Frontier Airlines pilots, a majority of pilots have voted in favor of authorizing a strike if their negotiations with company managers do not result in a fair agreement. Capt. Michael Maynard, chairman of the union's executive council, stated that 97% of pilots participated in the vote and an overwhelming 99% voted in favor of a strike if deemed necessary. However, Maynard emphasized that their main goal is to reach a fair agreement with the company and the strike vote serves as a backup plan.

The pilots have been engaged in mediated talks with company managers but have yet to come to an agreement on a new contract. Maynard's statement further explained that the strike vote gives their master executive council a powerful tool to use if needed. Under federal law, the pilots and their union are not allowed to strike until the National Mediation Board determines that mediation is no longer productive. If this occurs, both parties may be offered the option of arbitration. If either side rejects arbitration, a "cooling-off" period of 30 days would follow before a strike or a "management lockout" could potentially happen.

Frontier Airlines officials have stated that a strike is not imminent and they are committed to negotiating in good faith to reach an agreement that benefits both pilots and the company. Frontier, a major low-cost carrier based in Denver, operates flights to over 120 destinations in the United States, Mexico, and Central America. The company employs more than 3,000 people and is currently facing negotiations with both pilots and flight attendants. Just last month, Frontier's flight attendants also voted to authorize a strike if necessary in order to negotiate for a better contract.

In conclusion, while the possibility of a strike is on the table, both the pilots and the company are still working towards a mutually beneficial agreement. The strike vote serves as a precautionary measure and ultimately, the goal is to reach a fair agreement without resorting to a strike.

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