Southwest Airlines flight attendants have overwhelmingly approved a new contract that includes an immediate 22% pay increase. The agreement also includes annual raises of 3% through May 2028. This marks the third successful contract ratification for Southwest since October 2022, following deals with pilots and other union-represented worker groups.
Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines have ratified a new contract that includes pay increases totaling more than 33% over four years. The contract, which passed with an 81% approval margin, provides the largest pay raises in the history of Southwest flight attendants and sets a standard for the industry. The agreement includes raises of more than 22% on May 1 and annual increases of 3% in each of the following three years. In addition to pay raises, the contract provides industry-leading benefits, including the shortest on-duty day, the highest pay, compensation during disruptions, and paid maternity and parental leave. The deal also includes a $364 million ratification bonus for workers.
