United Airlines Pilots Approve New $10 Billion Contract with Pay Raises and Benefit Improvements

United Airlines pilots have voted to approve a new contract, representing a $10 billion increase in pay and benefits.
The deal includes substantial pay raises, improved quality of life, more sick leave, changes to work rules, and increased retirement benefits.
United was the last of the big three US airlines to finalize a new pilot contract after Delta and American.
The 4-year deal runs through September 2027 and will raise pilot pay by around 40%.
Pilots are represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, which said the contract recognizes pilots' contributions.

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