"Global Flight Attendant Protest Demands Fair Pay and Industry Standards"

Flight attendants are demanding to be paid from the moment they start work until they finish, rather than only when the aircraft doors close. They argue that the current system leaves them unpaid for significant portions of their workday, especially with fuller flights and leaner staffing. While some airlines compensate for boarding time, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants is pushing for a 33% raise and other improvements. Contract negotiations are ongoing, and flight attendants are picketing to bring attention to their demands.