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Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
United Airlines flight attendants are set for pay rises of up to 45%
United Airlines flight attendants are set for big pay increases under the terms of a tentative agreement. The United branch of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA reached a tentative deal with the airline on May 23. The first details of the deal were published on Tuesday. It states that cabin crew members would receive pay increases up to 45.6% over the contract's five-year timeframe. The immediate raise would be as much as 27.8%, meaning a rise in hourly pay for those in their first year from $28.88 to $36.92. By the end of the contract, the starting pay would be $42.06 an hour. The proposed increases for longer-serving flight attendants would be between 26% to almost 28%. It means pay for the longest-serving staff would jump from $67.11 an hour to $84.78. By the end of the contract, the hourly rate would be $96.58. Flight attendants are typically only paid for the time of the flight, but the tentative agreement also includes half-pay during boarding. Delta Air Lines was the first in the US to introduce this back in 2022. There is also a one-off payment for retroactive pay. The union said it was an "industry-leading" formula worth $595 million, which compensates for the lack of a cost-of-living raise for United flight attendants since 2020. Contract negotiations have dragged on while competitors have ratified their own agreements. On May 13, about a dozen flight attendants gatecrashed a press event unveiling United's new Polaris business class to highlight the lack of a deal. American Airlines flight attendants ratified a deal last September that gave them an immediate pay increase of up to 20.5%. Five months earlier, Southwest Airlines flight attendants won a 22.3% pay increase. Delta flight attendants, who aren't unionized, have received annual pay increases. The latest put the starting wage at $36.92 — the same as United's tentative contract. The United AFA is set to hold a road show, both virtually and at airports nationwide, before voting opens on July 7. Voting closes on July 29. If the contract is approved by union members, it will take effect the following day.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
United Airlines Makes 'Record' Announcement With New Flights
Just a few days before Memorial Day, United Airlines announced it reached an agreement with the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA "that will provide industry-leading wages and many other improvements for United's 28,000 flight attendants if ratified." The contract language is still being finalized and the agreement is then subject to approval by the AFA's Master Executive Council, including all Local Presidents. "If they approve, the tentative agreement will be put out for ratification by our flight attendants," United Airlines said. While the airline prepares to finalize its new deal, it made another major announcement. Over the weekend United announced a record travel schedule coming this fall from its Chicago O'Hare hub. In October, the airline is scheduled to fly up to 592 flights a day from O'Hare, more than any other time this year — surpassing the summer's schedule. But that's not all. The airline also plans to add 50 additional flights in November from Chicago with service to warm-weather destinations like Phoenix, Austin and Orlando. This fall, United will also expand and extend its service to several Latin and Caribbean destinations, including: Liberia, Costa Rica (LIR): Extended weekend service in October Cozumel, Mexico (CZM): Extended weekend service in November Saint Martin (SXM): Extended weekend service in November Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA): Additional weekend service in October Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ): Additional weekend service in October San José del Cabo, Mexico (SJD): Additional weekend service in October 'Building on the momentum of an anticipated-record-breaking summer, we're taking things further this fall with our busiest flight schedule of the year — adding more flights and extending service to warm-weather destinations in the U.S. and around the world,' Omar Idris, United's Vice President of O'Hare said in a statement. 'This is truly a historic time for our hometown hub of O'Hare as we're not only offering our customers the largest network from Chicago, but also new industry-leading amenities both at the airport and in the air.' The fall growth follows a record trend for United at Chicago O'Hare as the airline prepares to fly more seats than they have in the past two decades. In July, United will fly a peak of 71,000 seats a Airlines Makes 'Record' Announcement With New Flights first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 2, 2025
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Alaska Air flight attendants ratify labor contract
(Reuters) - Alaska Air flight attendants have ratified a new three-year labor contract, a union representing the workers said on Friday. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, the union representing the attendants at the Seattle-based carrier, said that 95% of the votes cast supported the new agreement. The ratified agreement would provide attendants with pay increases ranging from 18.6% to 28.3%, boarding pay, 25 months of retroactive pay and two additional raises over the contract's duration, among other benefits, the union said. In August, the workers had rejected a three-year tentative agreement, which was the first to legally bind boarding pay for unionized flight attendants. Alaska welcomed the ratification in a statement. "I'm glad to have them working under a new contract that values their contributions to Alaska," the carrier's CEO Ben Minicucci said. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Flight attendant union strikes major deal with Seattle-based Alaska Airlines
The Brief Alaska Airlines flight attendants ratified a new three-year contract with a 95% approval, offering immediate wage increases, boarding pay, and retroactive pay. The contract includes enhanced compensation for trip reassignments, extended reserve shifts, and increased vacation and sick leave benefits. AFA leaders emphasized the contract's role in improving flight attendants' lives and setting industry standards. SEATTLE - Alaska Airlines flight attendants have ratified a new three-year contract that promises significant wage increases and improved working conditions for the 7,000 flight attendants employed by the Seattle-based airline. The agreement was approved by 95% of voting members, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), with a 91% participation rate. It includes an immediate double-digit wage increase, boarding pay, and retroactive pay. By the numbers Key provisions of the contract include immediate pay increases ranging from 18.6% to 28.3% on the day of signing. It also includes boarding pay, 25 months of retroactive pay, and two additional raises during the contract term. Flight attendants will receive 150% reassignment pay for the entire trip. They will also receive 200% pay for extended reserve shifts, with double pay for the first duty period if converted to a 24-hour shift. The contract provides 250% pay for any flights into or on a day off. It also offers a sixth week of vacation at 25 years of service without a 960 requirement. Additional benefits include an increase in the sick leave bank and a cashout option. The contract maintains a 10.5-hour maximum scheduled duty day. There are also increases in per diem and company 401(k) match. Enhanced pay for premium/ms, deadhead, and training sessions is included as well. What they're saying Union representatives say this contract sets a new industry standard with boarding pay surpassing that of other mainline carriers. It also includes increased compensation for trip reassignments, extended reserve shifts, and flights delayed into a day off. "This contract will immediately and significantly improve the lives of Alaska flight attendants," said Jeffrey Peterson, AFA President at Alaska Airlines. "Alaska flight attendants' solidarity pushed management to recognize our critical role to the safety and success of this airline." Peterson added that the contract raises the foundation for the new joint Alaska-Hawaiian negotiations following the merger. Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, emphasized the importance of the agreement. She noted that it reinforces contract standards for all flight attendants across the industry. The Source Information for this article comes from The Association of Flight Attendants union. Gov. Ferguson details $4 billion in spending cuts to address WA deficit Parents petition to remove WA substitute principal after past admissions of drug use 'Oops I did a crime': WA high school teacher charged with child porn First WA measles case of 2025 confirmed in King County infant 3.2 magnitude earthquake rocks east King County, WA To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
Reuters
28-02-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Alaska Air flight attendants ratify labor contract
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Alaska Air (ALK.N), opens new tab flight attendants have ratified a new three-year labor contract, a union representing the workers said on Friday. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, the union representing the attendants at the Seattle-based carrier, said that 95% of the votes cast supported the new agreement. The ratified agreement would provide attendants with pay increases ranging between 18.6% and 28.3%, boarding pay, 25 months of retroactive pay and two additional raises over the contract's duration, among other benefits, the union said. In August, the workers had rejected a three-year tentative agreement, which was the first to legally bind boarding pay for unionized flight attendants. Alaska Airlines did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. here.
