American Airlines and Union for 28,000 Flight Attendants Reach Tentative Agreement, Averting Strike

Jul 19, 2024, 09:30 PM

American Airlines and the union representing its 28,000 flight attendants have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. The deal was achieved after US labor mediators intervened, likely averting the threat of a strike. This agreement comes after more than five years of negotiations, during which flight attendants have been advocating for higher pay, better benefits, and a safer workplace. President Biden has expressed his approval of the deal. The Fort Worth-based airline reached the agreement on Friday.