American Airlines gave another round of raises and bonuses to regional airline employees, this time bumping up pay for flight attendants at Envoy, Piedmont and PSA Airlines and offering incentives to keep flying all summer.
The deals differ depending on the flight attendants’ airline and seniority, but starting flight attendants will now make at least $27 an hour when flying. The airline is also giving $3,000 retention bonuses to more senior flight attendants and “reliability incentives bonuses” of up to $4,500 for flight attendants who are active during the summer months.
“This is going to be a tough summer and we’re glad American and their wholly-owned airlines decided to work with us to provide incentives, make it more manageable to get to work, and attract new hires to the skies,” said Association of Flight Attendants International President Sara Nelson. “What’s good for the crew is good for the airline and the passengers who expect a safe, reliable travel experience.”
