United Airlines Pilots Ratify New Contract with Up to 40% Pay Raises Amid Industry-Wide Push for Higher Wages

United Airlines pilots ratified a new 4-year contract on Friday, joining Delta and American pilots who approved contracts earlier this year. The deal raises pilot pay up to 40% over 4 years.
The contract adds over $10 billion in value and includes pay raises, vacation improvements, and increased retirement benefits.
Over 16,000 United pilots will benefit from the new deal, which remains in effect until September 2027.
The contract comes amid pressure from pilots across airlines for better compensation after the pandemic caused a pilot shortage.
The new United deal follows similar contracts approved by pilots at Delta and American earlier this year that also included significant pay increases.

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Posted 9/29/2023, 7:10:00 PM