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United and Flight Attendants Near Tentative Deal After Chicago Mediation

Talks now move to a March 24–27 Washington mediation to resolve the last issues, including signing bonuses.

Overview

  • Both United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants said they made substantial progress and are very close to a final tentative agreement.
  • The parties plan to resume federally mediated negotiations in Washington, D.C., on March 24–27 to address remaining items and finalize signing bonuses.
  • The union postponed its planned March 19 Membership Action Day, citing the progress reported in this week's session.
  • United says its latest proposal would make pay for every flight attendant at every seniority level top of the U.S. industry, with advances on wage rates, redeye rules, and sit pay.
  • United’s 30,000 flight attendants rejected a July 2025 tentative deal offering about 27% raises, and they have not received a raise since September 2020.