Alaska Airlines has secured a new three-year contract for its 6,900+ flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA). The agreement brings significant enhancements, including higher pay (with added boarding and ratification payments), improved flexibility, better scheduling, enhanced benefits, and more.

This marks the eighth ratified labor contract between an Alaska Air Group company and one of its represented workgroups in just three years, all focused on elevating wages, quality of life, and supporting the company’s long-term goals. As Alaska Air Group continues its transformation journey, flight attendants remain an essential part of the company’s vision to provide an exceptional travel experience for guests.

With over 90% of Alaska flight attendants casting their votes, the agreement passed with overwhelming approval from 95%.

“One of the many reasons our guests choose to fly Alaska is our flight attendants and the warm welcome, fantastic service and commitment to safety they provide onboard,” said CEO Ben Minicucci. “I’m glad to have them working under a new contract that values their contributions to Alaska, and I’m grateful to our colleagues at AFA who bargained with determination and fierce dedication for our flight attendants. We are focused on making Alaska Airlines a place for the best people in the business to grow their careers, and this new contract reflects that.”

“This agreement marks a major milestone for Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants. It reflects their essential role in ensuring both safety and operational excellence,” said Jeffrey Peterson, AFA Alaska Master Executive Council (MEC) President. “Furthermore, it will immediately and significantly improve their lives while setting a strong foundation for upcoming Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations as we move forward with the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.”

Starting March 2, 2025, the new contract introduces several improvements, including higher pay (featuring boarding pay, a newly introduced market rate adjustment, and more). The work rules maintain a 10-hour and 30-minute duty day, the shortest in the industry, alongside Southwest. Additionally, the contract includes enhancements in areas like scheduling, insurance premium caps, and more.

The previous contract became amendable in December 2022. In the airline industry, contracts do not expire; once they are amendable, the existing contract remains in place until a new agreement is ratified.

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