JetBlue pilots approve contract extension that comes with over 21% in raises
Publishing timestamp: 2023-01-30 14:41:58
Summary
JetBlue Airways pilots have approved a contract extension that comes with 21.5% raises over the next 18 months, and Spirit Airlines pilots have also approved a new two-year contract. This is part of a larger trend of airline pilots seeking better pay and schedules after the Covid slump reversed. Delta Air Lines' 15000 pilots are reviewing a contract proposal that includes pay increases of 34% over four years.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/30/jetblue-pilots-approve-contract-extension-raises.html