American Airlines flight attendants are paid near the top of the industry based on a number of factors, including hourly wages, premium pay and guaranteed income for hours worked. Our compensation proposal is designed to maintain or increase our flight attendants’ overall compensation in exchange for the improved productivity necessary to keeping AA’s overall labor costs in line with our competitors.
Here's a look at American flight attendants' max pay rates as compared to network competitors. These rates are just one element that is considered when measuring flight attendant costs.

*US rates will increase effective Jan 2012.