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Brazilian Pilots and Cabin Crew Approve 2025–26 Labor Deal, Averting New Year Strike

A TST-brokered accord indexes pay to the INPC to remove disruption risk for holiday travel.

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Overview

  • Union members approved the renewal of the collective agreement with 65.93% of votes in an online ballot held December 27–28.
  • The Sindicato Nacional dos Aeronautas canceled the strike assembly that had been slated as early as January 1.
  • The mediated package replaces a proposed 14% one-off bonus with INPC-based adjustments that deliver an estimated 0.5% real wage gain.
  • The agreement raises the meal allowance by 8% and preserves previously accepted provisions.
  • The Labor Court led the mediation with oversight from the Ports and Airports Ministry and ANAC, while GOL and Azul declined to comment and Latam crews had accepted terms earlier.