If approved, it would be the first U.S. airline union contact to include pay for flight attendants while passengers are boarding the plane, the union said.
By Elliot Njus, oregonlive.comAlaska Airlines flight attendants and supporters picket in front of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.
Alaska Airlines flight attendants say they’ve reached a tentative agreement with the airline for a new contract that would boost pay 32% and compensate flight attendants for boarding time before the plane takes off.avert strikes authorized in FebruaryIt would be the first U.S. airline union contact to include pay for flight attendants while passengers are boarding the plane, the union said. Historically airlines have paid cabin crew members only after the cabin door is closed.
“With the Hawaiian Airlines merger on the horizon, we anticipate being back at the bargaining table very soon for joint contract negotiations,” the union said in introducing its tentative agreement to members. “This will give us yet another opportunity to fight for more improvements.” Flight attendants at United and American are still locked in negotiations over new contracts with those airlines. Southwest Airlines flight attendants ratified a new contract in April.
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