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Pilots' Union Blocks Residency for Foreign Allegiant Air Pilots

12/6/2025

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The pilots' union is blocking permanent residency for foreign pilots from Chile, Australia, and Singapore, jeopardizing their immigration status.
The union refuses to certify that pilot positions meet prevailing wage standards, required for green card applications.
Allegiant Air says the union's actions harm pilots and delay their green card processes.
Allegiant Air employs about 62 foreign pilots (4% of total pilot count), while attrition rises as pilots seek better opportunities.

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The pilots' union is blocking permanent residency for foreign pilots from Chile, Australia, and Singapore, jeopardizing their immigration status.
The union refuses to certify that pilot positions meet prevailing wage standards, required for green card applications.
Allegiant Air says the union's actions harm pilots and delay their green card processes.
Allegiant Air employs about 62 foreign pilots (4% of total pilot count), while attrition rises as pilots seek better opportunities.