On Friday in Las Vegas, Federal Judge Andrew Gordon barred the strike of pilots of Allegiant Air. The judge has pronounced that the pilots union can't strike in order to gain leverage over the airline. The strike has been declared unlawful by granting a preliminary injunction.

The mediation is under way in this labor dispute. The pilots' union has decided to appeal the decision because they believe that this court injunction is not in accordance with federal law.

The airlines company provides service from Rickenbacker Airport to Fort Lauderdale, Punta Gorda, Orlando and St. Petersburg in Florida and seasonal service to Myrtle Beach, S. C., and New Orleans.

Allegiant Air stated that the injunction has prevented the travel disruption of several passengers. The company assured that with the threat of a strike lifted, Allegiant will now look forward to direct its time and energy back to the negotiating table.

Airline Professionals Association Teamsters Local 1224, the pilots union, said that Allegiant has not abided by the July 2014 federal court order, which required the airline to restore benefits and work rule protections to its pilots in accordance with the pilot-labor contract.

The pilot strike was in response to these futile contract talks that have been taking place since the last two years. Last month, Allegiant had promised to raise the wages of its pilots by 5 to 7%, effective from May 1. Failing to do so, its pilots decided to go on a strike.

A pilot, Cameron Graff, asserted that he believes that this strike to restore the status quo is legal. He stated, "Rather than spend all this time in court, pilots are calling on Allegiant to fully restore our contract so we can focus on our work, sit down to negotiate a future contract and work together to secure the future prosperity of Allegiant and the Allegiant pilots".