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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.

United Airlines (UAL) e l'Associazione degli Assistenti di Volo-CWA hanno raggiunto un accordo provvisorio che garantirebbe salari e benefici tra i migliori del settore per 28.000 assistenti di volo. L'accordo prevede un bonus di firma e miglioramenti nella pianificazione e nella qualità della vita. Prima dell'attuazione, il contratto necessita dell'approvazione del Consiglio Esecutivo Centrale dell'AFA e della ratifica da parte degli assistenti di volo. Se ratificato, il nuovo contratto avrà una durata di cinque anni.

United Airlines (UAL) y la Asociación de Sobrecargos de CWA han alcanzado un acuerdo tentativo que ofrecería salarios y beneficios líderes en la industria para 28,000 sobrecargos. El acuerdo incluye un bono de firma y mejoras en la programación y la calidad de vida. Antes de su implementación, el contrato requiere la aprobación del Consejo Ejecutivo General de la AFA y la ratificación por parte de los sobrecargos. Si se ratifica, el nuevo contrato tendrá una duración de cinco años.

유나이티드 항공(UAL)과 항공 승무원 협회-CWA가 28,000명의 승무원을 위한 업계 최고 수준의 임금과 복지 혜택을 제공하는 잠정 합의에 도달했습니다. 이 합의에는 서명 보너스와 근무 일정 및 삶의 질 향상이 포함되어 있습니다. 시행 전에 이 계약은 AFA의 최고 집행 위원회 승인과 승무원들의 비준이 필요합니다. 비준되면 새 계약은 5년 기간을 갖게 됩니다.

United Airlines (UAL) et l'Association des Agents de Bord-CWA ont conclu un accord provisoire qui offrirait des salaires et des avantages sociaux parmi les meilleurs du secteur pour 28 000 agents de bord. L'accord comprend une prime de signature ainsi que des améliorations en matière de planification et de qualité de vie. Avant sa mise en œuvre, le contrat doit être approuvé par le Conseil exécutif principal de l'AFA et ratifié par les agents de bord. En cas de ratification, le nouveau contrat aura une durée de cinq ans.

United Airlines (UAL) und die Association of Flight Attendants-CWA haben eine vorläufige Vereinbarung erzielt, die branchenführende Löhne und Leistungen für 28.000 Flugbegleiter bieten würde. Die Vereinbarung umfasst eine Unterschriftsprämie sowie Verbesserungen bei der Dienstplanung und der Lebensqualität. Vor der Umsetzung muss der Vertrag vom Master Executive Council der AFA genehmigt und von den Flugbegleitern ratifiziert werden. Bei Ratifikation hätte der neue Vertrag eine Laufzeit von fünf Jahren.

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

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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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.
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