United Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with its 28,000 flight attendants, described by their union as “industry-leading.” The proposed deal includes a 40% increase in total economic value in the first year, as well as retroactive pay, a signing bonus, and quality-of-life improvements, according to the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA.
The agreement, which follows years of stalled negotiations, addresses demands for better pay, improved scheduling, and reduced on-call requirements. United’s flight attendants have not received a raise since 2020 and previously authorized a strike vote.
United is the last major U.S. airline to finalize a tentative contract with its flight attendant workforce post-pandemic. The deal still requires member ratification, and final contract language is expected to be completed in the coming days.
