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United will offer lump sum payouts of up to
$100,000 for Flight Attendants who apply for the
early out and meet certain service and
eligibility qualifications, and the company will
award early outs in seniority order. “We’re
excited to offer this extraordinary early out
program, and we look forward to rewarding Flight
Attendants who’ve contributed so much to United
over the years,” said Sam Risoli, United’s
senior vice president, Inflight Services.
“Working together with the AFA Master Executive
Council Presidents Ken Diaz, Suzanne Hendricks
and Marcus Valentino, we were able to develop a
program that provides great benefits, minimizes
disruption to Flight Attendants due to staffing
imbalances and at the same time helps us be more
competitive.”
“United’s investment in this Enhanced Early Out
benefits United and all our Flight Attendants
represented by the AFA,” said Mike Bonds,
executive vice president, Human Resources and
Labor Relations. “Recalling furloughed Flight
Attendants and aligning our staffing to match
our flying schedule will further facilitate the
company and AFA reaching a joint collective
bargaining agreement. It’s another positive step
in what has become a productive relationship
with AFA.”
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