Spirit Airlines says it plans to settle with pilots despite union’s move closer to strike

Spirit Airlines vows to settle with pilots

MIRAMAR, Fla. — Spirit Airlines says it still intends to settle contract talks with its pilots even though the union has moved closer to a possible strike.

The pilots are rejecting binding arbitration, which will trigger a 30-day cooling-off period that could be followed by a strike.

Spirit warned on Wednesday that it could notify employees of possible reductions.

The Florida-based airline says it plans to continue operating normally and still hopes to sign a contract with the union.