United Airlines flight attendants have voted to approve a new contract that includes substantial pay raises of 31% effective this summer, according to reports from the airline industry.

The contract ratification represents a significant victory for the flight attendants' union and reflects broader trends in airline labor negotiations as the industry continues to recover from pandemic-related disruptions. The wage increases are among the largest seen in recent airline labor agreements.

The timing of the contract approval comes as airlines face ongoing challenges in staffing and operations while demand for air travel has rebounded. Flight attendants, like other airline workers, have been seeking improved compensation and working conditions after years of industry turbulence.

The new agreement is expected to take effect during the summer travel season, when airlines typically see peak demand. United has not disclosed the total financial impact of the contract or other specific terms beyond the wage increases.

The ratification follows a pattern of successful labor negotiations across the airline industry, where workers have leveraged tight labor markets to secure better compensation packages. Other major carriers have also reached agreements with various employee groups in recent months.