CAL, TTALPA reach agreement

Caribbean Airlines Limited and the Trinidad and Tobago Airline Pilots Association (TTALPA) have signed a collective agreement covering the period September 1, 2020, to August 31, 2023, bringing closure to prolonged negotiations between the parties.

The agreement, which addresses salaries, allowances and other terms and conditions of pilots’ employment, follows sustained engagement and extensive dialogue between the airline and the pilots’ body.

In a joint statement, both sides described the outcome as a product of good-faith negotiations and a commitment to stable industrial relations but did not put a figure to the agreement.

The parties said the deal provides clarity and alignment for both the company and its pilots, while supporting operational stability at the national carrier.

They noted that the signing marks the second collective agreement concluded within the past 16 months, allowing both sides to shift focus towards operational performance, workforce stability and financial resilience in a challenging aviation and geopolitical environment.

Caribbean Airlines said it acknowledged the role of pilots in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of its services, while TTALPA said it recognised the airline’s continued engagement in resolving outstanding matters through the collective bargaining process.

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing collaboration to strengthen the employment relationship and support the long-term growth and sustainability of the airline.