Articles tagged “flight attendants”

Airlines

Flight Attendants Union Sees Opening at Delta: Labor Fight’s Next Phase

Delta's non-unionized flight attendants could make another push to organize "in a few months," said Sara Nelson, head of a 55,000-member union. Nelson cited broader public support for labor as one driver of change.

Sean O'Neill | 3 days ago

Flight Attendants Union Sees Opening at Delta: Labor Fight’s Next Phase

Airlines

United Airlines Flight Attendants Take Step Toward Strike — 99.9% Vote Yes

United flight attendants are the latest to vote overwhelmingly for a strike as flight attendant negotiations have become particularly contentious this past year.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

United Airlines Flight Attendants Take Step Toward Strike — 99.9% Vote Yes

Airlines

Delta Meltdown, Day 5: Pressure Mounts From Passengers and Washington

As Delta’s meltdown continues for the fifth day, customers and Washington are becoming increasingly frustrated.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

Delta Meltdown, Day 5: Pressure Mounts From Passengers and Washington

Airlines

American Airlines Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants, Ending Years of Tense Negotiations

Negotiations between American and its flight attendants became so tense that their union told members to be prepared to strike this summer. The tentative deal now makes it unlikely that flight attendants could stage a summer strike.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

American Airlines Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants, Ending Years of Tense Negotiations

Podcasts

Amsterdam’s Overtourism, United’s Labor Issues, and Apollo’s Big Travel Acquisition

Today's podcast looks at Amsterdam's tourism problems, United's flight attendant concerns, and Apollo's acquisition of The Travel Corporation.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Amsterdam’s Overtourism, United’s Labor Issues, and Apollo’s Big Travel Acquisition

Airlines

United Flight Attendants Plan to Vote on Strike Authorization as Tensions Rise

United flight attendants are the latest to consider a vote to authorize a strike as frustrations over stagnant pay and working conditions continue to mount.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 months ago

United Flight Attendants Plan to Vote on Strike Authorization as Tensions Rise

Airlines

American Airlines and Flight Attendants Fail to Reach New Contract

Without a new contract, American Airlines flight attendants say they are preparing to potentially strike.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

American Airlines and Flight Attendants Fail to Reach New Contract

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Flight Attendants’ Union Rejects American Airlines’ 17% Pay Increase Proposal

The union that represents American Airlines flight attendants rejected the carrier's proposal to increase wages by 17%. Now, American flight attendants are preparing for the possibility to strike.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 months ago

Flight Attendants’ Union Rejects American Airlines’ 17% Pay Increase Proposal

Airlines

Southwest Flight Attendants Score New Contract, to Be Among Highest Paid

After overwhelmingly rejecting a previous contract in December, this one will make Southwest flight attendants some of the most highly paid in the industry.

Meghna Maharishi | 7 months ago

Southwest Flight Attendants Score New Contract, to Be Among Highest Paid

Airlines

Delta Hikes Starting Wages to $19 an Hour, Gives Employees 5% Raises

Delta said it would increase starting wages for frontline workers and give 5% raises to employees across the board as the carrier continues to make record profits.

Meghna Maharishi | 7 months ago

Delta Hikes Starting Wages to $19 an Hour, Gives Employees 5% Raises