After Pilots' Improved Pay Deal, American Airlines Flight Attendants Vote To Authorize Strike For Better Pay

American Airlines AAL flight attendants have voted overwhelmingly at 99.47% to authorize a potential strike.

The flight attendants voted to authorize a strike if the company refused to agree to "reasonable" contract terms, stated the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA).

"Today, we sent a clear message to American Airlines management: We are fired up and ready for a contract. They ignore this strike vote at their peril," stated APFA National President Julie Hedrick.

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If the company and the union can't reach an agreement through federal mediation, APFA could enter a 30-day cooling-off period before initiating a strike.

Recently, American Airlines pilots approved a new contract that promises a substantial salary increase.

Price Action: AAL shares are trading higher by 0.54% at $14.85 premarket on Thursday.