MXY MEC Chair Capt. Alex Kluge sits down with Capt. Sean Creed, former Spirit pilot and former ALPA vice president–administration/secretary, for a firsthand look at the mediation and negotiation process. Drawing from his experience leading Spirit pilots through years of mediation, a 30-day cooling-off period and ultimately a strike, Creed shares lessons that are especially relevant as MXY pilots enter mediation. The conversation explores what pilots can expect from the process, the role of the mediator and why staying informed, engaged and united can make a meaningful difference at the bargaining table.

In this episode of the MXY Podcast, MEC Chair Alex Kluge and Negotiations Committee Chair Chris Howard sit down with Andrew Shostack from ALPA Legal to break down what it means that we've filed for mediation. We cover where negotiations stand today, what mediation actually looks like under the Railway Labor Act, common misconceptions pilots have about the process, and what to watch for as signs of progress. We close with what pilots can do right now to support the group and where to send questions. Tune in for a clear, no-spin explainer on this next phase of negotiations.

This conversation offers a candid, accessible look at where negotiations currently stand and the work happening on your behalf. It's also a chance to hear directly from Chris as he steps into this role.