Republic Airways Holdings Dispatchers Approve New Contract

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug 01, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Republic Airways Inc. RJET -0.88% today announced that Flight Dispatchers for its three regional carriers have approved a new five-year labor contract. The ratification vote concluded this afternoon with Flight Dispatchers and other workers from Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America represented by the Transportation Workers Union voting in favor of the agreement.

“This new long-term agreement recognizes the vital role our Dispatchers serve in providing for a safe and smooth operation on a daily basis for our three certificates,” said Republic Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Wayne Heller. “It provides increases in pay and work rule improvements while still providing the economics that allow the Company to remain competitive as we pursue additional business opportunities,” Heller said.

The new agreement becomes amendable on August 1, 2018.