Hawaiian Airlines’ pilots agree to pay increase

Hawaiian Airlines’ pilots have approved a new four-year contract with pay hikes “that will average more than 32% over the duration”. Over 60% of the carrier’s pilots voted for the deal, which the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), said includes “industry-leading rates for the carrier’s future Airbus A330F cargo fleet”. “This new industry-standard agreement brings us into line with our peers and cements our status as one of the nation’s leading airlines,” said Larry Payne, chair of ALPA’s Hawaiian master executive council. ALPA said the deal includes an immediate 16.6% pay increase on average for pilots, adds a $10 million