Airline management and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the union representing United’s 16,000 pilots, reached the agreement Saturday after four years of negotiations. [Credit: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
United Airlines and its pilot union (ALPA) have reached a preliminary agreement on a new contract, which includes pay raises of up to 40% over four years and enhanced benefits.
The estimated $10 billion deal concludes four years of negotiations and aims to bring United pilots' compensation in line with industry standards.
This lucrative agreement reflects the significant bargaining power of pilot unions, driven by a post-pandemic travel resurgence, an ongoing pilot shortage, and record airline profits across the industry.
United Airlines and its pilot union have come to an agreement in principle (AIP) on a new deal that includes pay raises of up to 40 percent over the next four years.
Airline management and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the union representing United’s 16,000 pilots, reached the agreement Saturday after four years of negotiations.
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Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.
