Flight attendants at American Airlines have voted to ratify a new contract, bringing an end to a prolonged dispute that garnered attention from President Joe Biden. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants announced that the five-year contract includes pay increases of up to 20.5% effective October 1, as well as compensation for the time spent boarding planes.
Historically, flight attendants in the U.S. have not been paid for boarding time. However, Delta Air Lines recently extended 50% pay during boarding to its nonunion cabin crews in 2022, prompting unions to negotiate for similar benefits for their members.
