AirlinesAug 14, 7:00 PM
US Flight Attendant Pay Scales Split Sharply Between Legacy and Regional Airlines
Flight attendants have received new contracts and wage increases at all three US legacy carriers over the past few years, allowing salaries to keep up with inflation and reflect the demanding nature of the work. American Airlines' cabin crew received a new contract in 2024, while United Airlines flight attendants ratified a new contract in May 2026. Delta Air Lines flight attendants are not unionized, but they too have been receiving pay increases and benefits that are competitive with the other two.