United and Association of Flight Attendants reach agreement

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United Airlines (UAL) and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA have reached a tentative agreement that would provide industry-leading wages and benefits for 28,000 flight attendants. The agreement includes a signing bonus and improvements to scheduling and quality of life. Before implementation, the contract requires approval from the AFA's Master Executive Council and ratification by flight attendants. If ratified, the new contract would have a five-year term.

Positive

• Agreement reached with flight attendants union, potentially avoiding labor disputes
• Industry-leading wages offered to 28,000 flight attendants
• Additional benefits include signing bonus and scheduling improvements
• Five-year contract term provides operational stability

Negative

• Agreement still requires multiple approvals before implementation
• Higher labor costs will impact operating expenses

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CHICAGO, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA announced an agreement that will provide industry-leading wages and many other improvements for United's 28,000 flight attendants if ratified.

Final contract language will be concluded in the coming days. 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.

If ratified, in addition to industry-leading pay wages, flight attendants would receive a signing bonus and many other scheduling and quality of life improvements. The new contract would become amendable in five years.

"Our flight attendants are the best in the industry and have earned an industry-leading contract," said United CEO Scott Kirby. "I often say they are the face of our operation and the role they play every day – to keep people safe and deliver great service – helps make United the biggest and best airline in aviation history."

United thanks both negotiating teams and the National Mediation Board for working to reach this agreement.

About United

At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers, and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol "UAL".

 

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FAQ

What are the main terms of United Airlines' (UAL) flight attendant agreement in 2025?

The agreement includes industry-leading wages, a signing bonus, and improvements to scheduling and quality of life for 28,000 flight attendants. The contract would have a five-year term.

How many flight attendants are covered under United Airlines' new agreement?

The agreement covers 28,000 United Airlines flight attendants.

What approvals are needed for United Airlines' flight attendant agreement to take effect?

The agreement needs approval from the AFA's Master Executive Council, including all Local Presidents, followed by ratification from United's flight attendants.

How long will United Airlines' new flight attendant contract last?

If ratified, the new contract would have a five-year term before becoming amendable.