American Airlines Flight Attendant Salary

Breeze Airways flight attendants can earn approximately USD 25 to USD 37.50 per credited flight hour in 2026, depending on experience, employment arrangement and the applicable pay scale

American Airlines flight attendants are paid primarily according to an hourly rate based on credited flight time, rather than receiving a conventional fixed monthly salary

Delta flight attendant salaries in 2026 are primarily based on hourly pay scales tied to years of service.

In 2026, Alaska Airlines offers a competitive compensation package that includes flight pay, boarding pay, per diem allowances, overtime opportunities and attractive travel benefits.

United Airlines flight attendant salaries in 2026 consist of base hourly pay together with boarding pay, per diem allowances, international layover payments, premium trip incentives and overtime opportunities.

The highest-paid rank worldwide is generally the Purser or Cabin Service Director, the lead crew member responsible for managing the entire cabin operation on widebody aircraft.

United Airlines and AFA-CWA reach a new tentative deal offering 30,000 flight attendants $100/hr top pay and a $740M signing bonus package.

An American Airlines flight attendant has gone missing during a Medellín layover, with authorities investigating possible criminal involvement.

SkyWest flight attendants are paid salary based on flight hours worked, with a guaranteed minimum of 76 flight hours per month.

According to the union-negotiated contract effective from May 1, 2024 (with raise steps through 2027), pay rates for flight attendants begin around USD 30.75 per hour for the first six months after May 1, 2024.