United Airlines flight attendants ratify a new five-year labor contract after a prolonged negotiation process. Multiple outlets report that the agreement includes substantial wage increases, with overall pay growth estimated at around 31%. The contract also introduces or expands boarding-related pay, and it provides retroactive compensation for the period covered by the negotiations. One report specifies retro pay at roughly $741 million, describing it as “back pay” tied to the new terms. The Independent also characterizes the contract as the first pay increases for United flight attendants in six years. The ratification follows a tentative deal reached earlier, with flight attendants ultimately voting to approve the final agreement. The sources consistently describe the change as a major financial improvement for the workforce, including both higher future wages and significant retroactive payments. The exact distribution of pay components and the timing of payments are described in the contract but are not detailed consistently across the articles.