American Airlines Flight Attendants Edge Closer to Strike as Negotiations Stall

Union cites lack of adequate compensation after years of bargaining; potential strike could disrupt peak travel periods.

American Airlines flight attendants have not received a raise in five years and demand a 33% pay increase.
The union representing 28,000 flight attendants rejected a 17% immediate wage hike offered by the airline.
Negotiations have been ongoing since January 2020, with federal mediation in place for nearly a year.
A strike could occur after a 30-day cooling-off period if the National Mediation Board releases the union from mediation.
Alaska Airlines reached a tentative labor deal with its flight attendants, contrasting with American's stalled negotiations.