Spirit Air Flight Attendants Approve New Contract, Union Says

Spirit Airlines Inc. flight attendants voted to approve a new contract that will immediately increase base wages 10% to 27%, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA said in a statement.

• Most workers will see pay increase more than 40% in under two years
• Union says it also gained scheduling protections, more rest on layovers, added pay for some cancellations or delays
• Three raises occur during contract’s term of two years and eight months
• AFA-CWA represents 6,000 flight attendants at Spirit; 75% voted for the agreement, union says

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