United Flight Attendants Ratify New Contract Without PBS (simpleflying.com)

United Airlines flight attendants ratified a new contract on May 12, 2026, with 82% voting in favor. The agreement includes $741 million in back pay and boarding pay but retains the traditional bidding system instead of adopting the Preferential Bidding System used by most other major US carriers. Senior crew members can earn hourly rates above $84–$86, while United's new deal aims to push rates beyond $100 an hour.