Several weeks ago, we learned how United flight attendants had a new tentative contract, after a very drawn out negotiation process. There’s now a major update, as we’ve just learned that this contract has been ratified, which is huge news.
Delta flight attendants aren’t unionized, so they get proactive pay raises, but don’t negotiate new contracts in the same way, since they don’t have collective bargaining. Meanwhile the only major airline where flight attendants haven’t received a new contract is United.
Voting on the new contract took place between April 23 and May 12, 2026, and the results have just been announced. 88.85% of eligible flight attendants participated in the vote, and 82% of those voted in favor of the contract (I’m a bit surprised the turnout wasn’t even 90%, for something this important?). The new contact now takes effect as of May 31, 2026.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on One Mile at a Time.
