First Major Airline Strikes a Deal With Pilots UnionUnited Airlines has come to an agreement with its pilots' labor union on new contract terms, setting an example for the rest of the industry.
United Airlinesis the first of the major carriers tostrike a dealwith pilot labor unions since the start of the pandemic, which upended travel and left the flight industry grappling with new challenges.
Pilot unions形成了越来越多的你们过去ar, negotiating for better terms when it comes to taxing schedules and compensation. The deal withUnitedcould mark the beginning of more settlements between pilot unions and major airlines likeDeltaandSouthwest, which are still in the negotiation phase.
Although it's a big win for pilot unions, it comes as no surprise that United was the first to step up. United has historically maintained an amicable relationship with its pilot union, and it madeearly dealsduring thepandemicto keep pilots on staff.
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"United Airlines was the only airline to work with our pilots union to reach an agreement during COVID," CEO Scott Kirbysharedin a LinkedIn post. "It's not surprising that we are now the first airline to get an Agreement in Principle for an industry leading new pilot contract."
The Air Line Pilots Association and United have not yet divulged the exact agreement terms, but they willlikely includebetter pay and other improved working conditions.
As of 9 a.m. on Friday, United shares wereup2.4% at $42.50.
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