Alaska Airlines Pilots Approve New Contract

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DALLAS – Alaska Airlines (AS) pilots voted to approve a new three-year contract that includes increased pay, greater flexibility, better benefits, and stronger job security.

The agreement passed by 82%, with more than 96% of AS’s 3,300 pilots voting. The airline’s pilots are represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).

In detail, the new contract, which is effective immediately, includes:

• Wage increases up to 23% depending on years of service. Top-of-scale captains will now make US$306 per hour, increasing to US$330 after two years. A market rate adjustment will keep pilots in line with pilots at other airlines in the years ahead.
• ALPA-designed schedules and increased flexibility for pilots to adjust their schedules.
• Stronger job security ensuring Alaska pilot growth alongside company growth.
• Retirement contribution increases and no increase to health care costs.

As of August 2022, the national average salary for airline transport pilots in the US was US$84,372 per year, while for cargo pilots, it was US$63,988 per year.

Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900ER (N469AS). Photo: Andrew Henderson/Airways

Airline Comments

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Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said, “Our pilots are leaders in our operation. While it took some time, I’m glad to have them working under a new contract that values their contributions to Alaska. I’m grateful to our colleagues at ALPA, who bargained with determination and a fierce dedication to our pilots. This new contract reiterates what many of us have known for decades: Alaska is a great place to spend a pilot career.”

“Our goal was to negotiate an agreement where our pilots could make Alaska Airlines a lifelong career,” said Captain Will McQuillen, Chairman of the Alaska Airlines Master Executive Council. “This contract is good for our pilots and their families and also good for our airline.”

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Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 (N919AK). Photo: Brandon Farris/Airways

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