United Airlines pilots reach labor agreement with company

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United Airlines pilots reach agreement in principle to receive about 35% pay increase

The One World Trade Center and the New York skyline are seen while United Airlines planes use the tarmac at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., May 12, 2023. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photowill get cumulative 34.5%-40.2% increase in pay raises in a new four-year contract, their union said on Saturday.

The Air Line Pilots Association , which represents about 14,000 pilots at the Chicago-based carrier, said they reached an agreement in principle with United management, which includes substantial improvements to compensation, as well as advancements in quality of life, vacation, and other benefits. "We're pleased to have reached an agreement with ALPA," United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said. "The four-year agreement, once ratified, will deliver a meaningful pay raise and quality of life improvements for our pilots while putting the airline on track to achieve the incredible potential of our United Next strategy," he added.a new contract that includes over $7 billion in cumulative increases in pay and benefits over four years.

Industry officials say Delta's new contract has become a new benchmark for contract negotiations in North America.

 

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