Mesa Flight Attendants Approve New Contract with Wage Increases and Perks

Mesa Flight Attendants Secure New Contract with Overwhelming Support

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 13, 2025) — In a decisive move, Mesa Flight Attendants have approved a new contract, with an overwhelming 94% of members voting in favor of the agreement. This contract promises wage increases and various enhancements, and marks the beginning of further negotiations alongside their Teamster Local 135 peers at Republic.

Shannon Harris, President of Mesa AFA, emphasized the broader significance of this vote, stating, “This vote is about more than pay. It's about respect, fairness, and equity at the soon-to-be merged airline. This contract provides Mesa Flight Attendants with certainty and guaranteed economic and work rule improvements as we work towards our joint contract.”

Spanning two years, the agreement covers over 550 Mesa Flight Attendants and includes salary hikes, increased per diem allowances, additional holidays, and enhanced furlough protections and scheduling rules. The National Mediation Board's federal mediator, Mike Donatelli, played a key role in achieving this agreement.

Mesa Airlines, based in Phoenix, Arizona, operates Embraer E-175 Aircraft for United Airlines under the United Express banner. Earlier this year, Mesa and Republic Airways announced their merger, which is expected to finalize in the near future.

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The Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) is the leading union representing Flight Attendants, advocating for their rights and working conditions for over 80 years. As the voice for Flight Attendants in various arenas, including the workplace and Capitol Hill, AFA has been instrumental in enhancing wages, benefits, and public awareness of the profession. The union represents over 55,000 Flight Attendants and is part of the larger Communications Workers of America (CWA), AFL-CIO. For more information, visit www.afacwa.org.