Sun Country, ALPA Trade Lawsuits Over Instructor Pilot Pay

Sun Country Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA) are currently engaged in legal disputes stemming from an arbitration decision regarding instructor pilot compensation. The core issue revolves around a 2025 ruling issued by an arbitration board that sided with the instructors at Sun Country. This ruling established a specific payment structure for these pilots. Consequently, Sun Country has filed a lawsuit challenging the arbitrator’s determination. ALPA is responding with its own legal action related to this matter, indicating ongoing contention over pay practices.