When you fly, you probably don't think much about the people serving you, but their working conditions directly impact your travel experience. You might be surprised to learn how much power flight attendants can wield through collective action, especially when negotiating with massive airlines.
Flight attendant unions are trending because American Airlines flight attendants are pushing for a new contract after years of negotiations.
The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), representing American Airlines' 28,000 flight attendants, has been in negotiations for a new contract since 2019.