34% in Raises, QoL, Benefits, and Vacation Improvements Mark End to Contract Negotiations

The Delta Master Executive Council, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), has reported that 78% of Delta pilots voted in favor of the new comprehensive working agreement.

The contract includes over $7 billion in cumulative increases over a 4-year span. 90% of the pilots also voted in favor of a Letter of Agreement that provides job protections for company pilots against international flying by Delta’s partners. Overall, 96% of eligible pilots participated in the voting process.

“This industry-leading contract is the direct result of the Delta pilots’ unity and resolve,” said MEC chair Captain Darren Hartmann. “Despite a two-year delay in negotiations due to COVID, we never lost sight of our goal to obtain significant across-the-board enhancements to our pilot working agreement.” 

The agreement includes a 34% increase in pay raises throughout the life of the contract, in addition to miscellaneous improvements in vacations, benefits, and quality of life. In all, more than 15,000 Delta pilots will see improvements under the new deal, in addition to reinforced job security thanks to the Letter of Agreement.

“This contract recognizes the Delta pilots’ substantial contribution to our company’s success. We will now focus our efforts on ensuring all provisions are implemented and enforced,” said Captain Hartmann.

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