A tentative contract deal between Delta Air Lines and union pilots units a brand new customary within the more and more costly battle for the journey trade’s most coveted staff.
On Friday, the negotiating committee with Air Line Pilots Association representing Delta’s 14,000-plus aviators came to a deal with the company that may give 34% pay will increase over the four-year lifetime of the deal. It nonetheless wants approval from union leaders and pilots.
The deal would price Delta about $7.eight billion in added expense over the 4 years.
The 4 greatest airways are all negotiating new offers with pilots and each unions and airways are carefully watching what friends supply. There may be hope amongst airline executives and union leaders that the primary accepted contract will set off different offers throughout the trade.
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