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Sun Country Airlines and IBT Reach Agreement in Principle for Flight Attendants

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Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) have reached an Agreement in Principle for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for over 600 flight attendants. Over the next 30 days, both parties will finalize the CBA language, which will then be voted on by the flight attendants. The negotiation committee expressed satisfaction with the deal, highlighting improvements in wages and working conditions. Sun Country's VP of Inflight emphasized that this agreement supports the airline's operational quality and growth potential.

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MINNEAPOLIS, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) announced jointly today that they have reached an Agreement in Principle on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) covering Sun Country’s more than 600 flight attendants.

Sun Country and IBT will work together to finalize the language in the CBA over the next 30 days. Once complete, the resulting Tentative Agreement will be put out for vote and ratification by the flight attendants.

"We are pleased with the progress we have made to reach an agreement that significantly improves our members' wages and working conditions," said the Sun Country IBT Negotiating Committee.

“We are grateful for the work our flight attendants do every day to keep our passengers safe and comfortable,” says Matt Hoiness, Sun Country Vice President, Inflight. “This Agreement in Principle delivers much deserved improvements for our flight attendants and supports Sun Country’s ability to operate a safe, high-quality airline positioned to grow profitably. It’s the result of a collaborative and productive effort between Sun Country and IBT.”

ABOUT SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES
Sun Country Airlines is a new breed of hybrid low-cost air carrier, whose mission is to connect guests to their favorite people and places, to create lifelong memories and transformative experiences. Sun Country dynamically deploys shared resources across our synergistic scheduled service, charter, and cargo businesses. Based in Minnesota, we focus on serving leisure and visiting friends and relatives (“VFR”) passengers and charter customers and providing CMI service to Amazon, with flights throughout the United States and to destinations in Mexico, Central America, Canada, and the Caribbean. For photos, b-roll and additional company information, visit http://www.suncountryview.com/newsroom/multimedia/.

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FAQ

What is the new collective bargaining agreement for Sun Country Airlines flight attendants?

Sun Country Airlines and IBT have reached an Agreement in Principle for a new collective bargaining agreement that will improve wages and working conditions for over 600 flight attendants.

When will the new CBA be finalized for SNCY flight attendants?

The finalization of the CBA language is expected to occur over the next 30 days from the announcement.

How many flight attendants are affected by the new CBA at Sun Country Airlines?

The new collective bargaining agreement covers more than 600 flight attendants.

What improvements does the new CBA provide for SNCY flight attendants?

The new CBA significantly improves wages and working conditions for flight attendants.

What does the agreement mean for the future operations of Sun Country Airlines?

The agreement supports Sun Country's ability to operate as a safe and high-quality airline, positioning it for profitable growth.

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