Flight Attendants of Alaska Air Vote in Favor of 3-Year Labor Deal

Core Points - Alaska Airlines' flight attendants approved a three-year deal that includes wage increases, boarding pay, and retroactive pay, with 95% of participating attendants voting in favor [1][2] - The new contract, effective from March 2, 2025, allows for immediate pay increases ranging from 18.6% to 28.3%, along with other benefits [2] - The previous contract became amendable in December 2022, and the new agreement follows intense negotiations [3] Company Performance - Alaska Air Group's shares have increased by 96.1% over the past year, significantly outperforming the Zacks Transportation-Airline industry [5] - The airline industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage, which has increased the bargaining power of flight attendants and pilots due to strong air travel demand [7] Industry Context - Other airlines, such as American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines, have also ratified significant contracts for their pilots, with pay increases ranging from 21% to 40.2% over various contract durations [8][9]