United Airlines, flight attendants reach labor deal, with raises
CNBC • • business
Key Points:
- United Airlines and its flight attendant union have reached a tentative labor deal that includes the first raises for flight attendants in about six years.
- If ratified, United will be the last major carrier to finalize a labor agreement with cabin crew members since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- The deal features immediate raises, top pay of $100 per hour by the contract's end, pay during boarding, and a signing bonus totaling $740 million for flight attendants.
- Additional provisions include compensation for flight disruptions and new limits on overnight flight assignments, according to the flight attendants' union.
- This labor agreement coincides with United's plans to expand its premium cabins, offering upgraded dining and seats that convert into beds.
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