Important Update for Avelo Flight Attendants in California

Important Update for Avelo Flight Attendants in California

April 25, 2025

We have learned that Avelo Airlines is asking flight attendants to sign an arbitration agreement, with a deadline of May 2, 2025.

We have demanded that Avelo cease and desist from this effort, which we believe violates state and federal law.

There are legal consequences that you should be aware of before you sign an arbitration agreement.

You are under no obligation to sign before May 2, 2025, and we will provide further guidance next week.

If you have questions about the lawsuit or your rights, you may contact the attorneys representing Plaintiff: Monique Olivier at monique@os-legal.com and Estefania Palacios at estefania@os-legal.com.

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A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed by a current California-based flight attendant against Avelo Airlines. The lawsuit alleges that Avelo Airlines violated California’s wage and hour laws, and it seeks to pursue wage and hour claims on behalf of all California-based flight attendants employed by Avelo within the past four years.

What is the lawsuit about?

The lawsuit alleges that Avelo Airlines:

• Failed to properly compensate flight attendants for required work performed before and after flights, during mandatory training, reserve shifts, drug testing, and special assignments.
• Failed to provide meal and rest breaks required by California law.
• Failed to pay overtime wages at legally required rates.
• Failed to issue accurate wage statements.
• Required flight attendants to waive meal breaks as a condition of employment.
• Imposed unlawful restrictions on flight attendants’ speech regarding wages and working conditions.

The lawsuit seeks compensation for unpaid wages and penalties, as well as injunctive relief—meaning it asks the court to order Avelo Airlines to change these allegedly unlawful practices.

Who does this involve?

This case seeks to represent all flight attendants who have been based in California while employed by Avelo Airlines at any point during the last four years prior to the filing of the complaint through the date of final judgment. However, the lawsuit has not yet been certified as a class action, and no determination has been made regarding who might qualify to be part of this lawsuit.

What is the lawsuit hoping to achieve?

The lawsuit aims to:

• Recover unpaid wages and penalties for flight attendants based in California.
• Require Avelo Airlines to change any wage, break, and speech policies that violate California law.

What’s happening right now?

The lawsuit was recently filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. At this early stage, Avelo Airlines has not yet formally responded to the lawsuit. The court has not made any rulings regarding the validity of the claims or the potential class certification.

Do I have to do anything right now?

You do not need to take any action at this time. Reading this notice does not automatically include you in the lawsuit. If the court approves the case as a class action, you may receive a formal notification of your rights at that time.

Interested in Learning More?

You can review a copy of the filed complaint HERE

If you have questions about the lawsuit or your rights, you may contact the attorneys representing Plaintiff: Monique Olivier at monique@os-legal.com and Estefania Palacios at estefania@os-legal.com.

Communications are confidential, free of charge, and do not automatically involve you in the lawsuit.

This notice is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.