Alaska Airlines flight attendants, including Rebecca Owens, are expressing frustration over an outdated pay structure that pays crew members only when the planes are in motion, not for their entire working hours. for

In August, a majority of Alaska flight attendants voted against a proposed contract despite a planned pay increase, due to lingering dissatisfaction over the lack of comprehensive boarding pay. The landmark agreement could set a new standard in the airline industry, prompting other major carriers to rethink their policies during ongoing labor negotiations.

Backed by improved airline profits and favorable deals won by pilots and factory workers, flight attendants are negotiating with confidence, pushing for fairer wages in line with their demanding schedules. The industry is watching these developments closely as unionized cabin crew push for significant reforms to the pay structure.

(With inputs from agencies.)