Allegiant Air pilots, saying they're overworked and underpaid, vote to authorize strike of carrier that serves Des Moines, Cedar Rapids

The airline said that the Railway Labor Act prohibits the union from going on strike unless four conditions are met, including undergoing a 30-day cooling off period, and having the National Mediation Board formally declare an impasse.

Allegiant Air pilots represented by Teamsters Local 2118 have voted overwhelmingly, by 97.4 percent, to authorize a strike if the carrier fails to reach a fair agreement rewarding and protecting 1,300 pilots nationwide.

Travel company Allegiant Air has responded directly to the Indianapolis Recorder following a story about a pilots strike.

Seeking improvements to scheduling and pay, Allegiant Air pilots have voted to authorize a potential future strike as negotiations continue, having last ratified a contract in 2016. Represented by Teamsters Local 2118, the pilot group voted by 97.4% to authorize the potential action should they fail...