PSA Airlines Pilots Lock In Contract Extension and Raises Through 2030

DAYTON, Ohio, Nov. 7, 2026 — Pilots at PSA Airlines, American Airlines’ wholly owned regional, have secured a two-year contract extension that runs to April 1, 2030, with three rounds of pay increases.

The deal

ALPA represents about 2,260 PSA pilots. Union leaders approved the agreement, which ALPA announced this week.
The amendable date moves from April 1, 2028 (set by a 2022 extension) to April 1, 2030.
Current pay rates stay in place until June 1, 2027, when the first raise takes effect. Further increases follow on June 1, 2028, and June 1, 2029.
The deal also changes scheduling and work rules. The size of the raises and the details of the rule changes have not been published (TBA).
Whether a membership ratification vote will be held: TBA.
PSA MEC chair Capt. Chris Sabia said: “Protect our pay. This agreement does that.”

What it means for non-revs

Labor peace with PSA’s pilots through 2030 removes one source of disruption risk on the American Eagle flights PSA operates.
No changes to pass travel or jumpseat rules were mentioned.
Better regional pay can help pilot retention, which supports a steadier regional schedule and more reliable seats for standby travelers on Eagle routes.