The risk of a strike at Air Transat has lifted as flight attendants have voted in favour of a new collective agreement.

The 2,100 flight attendants voted 62.7% in favour of the terms recommended by federal mediators.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees says the collective agreement, which is retroactive to November 1, 2022, makes Air Transat flight attendants the highest paid in the industry.

The terms include total compound salary increases of 30% over five years, the elimination of the two lowest salary tiers and other benefits like more vacation days.

“Our flight attendants play a key role in Air Transat’s success, and following an unprecedented process, we are pleased to offer competitive working conditions. This outcome will enable us to continue the dialogue of the past few months and move forward. We are also grateful for the patience and trust of our customers during these uncertain times,” says Julie Lamontagne, Chief People, Communications and Sustainability Officer of Transat.

Workers had been without a contract for more than 15 months and had twice rejected tentative agreements this year.

Source: Travelweek