MONTREAL — Air Transat has reached a new tentative agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing its 2,100 flight attendants.

The announcement follows five days of intensive discussions, says Transat. The offer will be presented to members imminently and, if accepted, will take effect as collective agreement for the next five years.

Julie Lamontagne, Chief People, Communications and Sustainability Officer of Transat, says: ”We are happy to have concluded a new tentative agreement that satisfies both parties and that will enable Air Transat to remain competitive. In response to the unforeseen rejection of the first tentative agreement last week, we immediately returned to the bargaining table to explore all possible solutions. We are confident that this new offer will meet our flight attendants’ expectations and will adequately reflect their interests.”

There’s no further comment from Air Transat, out of respect for the process and the members who must still vote on the agreement.

Last week Air Transat issued a Q&A for the trade, to help keep travel advisors informed during the process.

At this time, Air Transat says all of its flights are maintained. Travellers can find more information on the Air Transat website: https://www.airtransat.com/en-CA/news/unionnegotiations. Further updates will be issued as the situation evolves.

Flight status updates are available by downloading the Air Transat mobile app or check out www.airtransat.com/en-CA/travel-information/flight-status-and-schedule.