United Airlines (UAL.O) and a top aviation union on Thursday agreed upon a scheme for voluntary vaccination and record-keeping of the airline's flight attendants, as Americans gear up for a summer of vacation flights.
A United Airlines passenger jet takes off with New York City as a backdrop, at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey, U.S. December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgrenand a top aviation union on Thursday agreed upon a scheme for voluntary vaccination and record-keeping of the airline's flight attendants, as Americans gear up for a summer of vacation flights.
The voluntary program, which recognizes those who have already taken the jab, does not require flight attendants to be vaccinated, the union said. However, flight attendants who choose to take the vaccines through this voluntary program will receive up to three additional vacation days. Last month, United Airlines had reached a deal with its pilots' union that does not make the vaccine mandatory, but provides extra pay to those who receive it. The agreement also restricted unvaccinated pilots from working on trips to places that require vaccinations.
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