JetBlue Airways has revealed plans to increase flight attendant pay starting in November, with a 5% raise followed by an additional 2% increase and various incentives. These raises, coupled with previously agreed raises, will result in a total increase of 21.5% for flight attendants by 2026. The decision comes as JetBlue attempts to acquire budget airline Spirit Airlines, against which the Justice Department has filed a lawsuit to block the merger. As part of the agreement, JetBlue commits to not furloughing or displacing any flight attendants or closing associated bases for seven years after the Spirit acquisition. The flight attendants’ union has announced support for the merger in return. Additionally, JetBlue has agreed to provide additional pay for staff on trans-Atlantic routes and in the Mint business-class cabin.