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Delta Airlines announces 1,500 more flight attendant positions


Delta Airlines is seeking to fill 3,000 flight attendant positions the company announced Tuesday. Photo Courtesy of Delta Airlines

Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Delta Airlines will have 3,000 new flights attendants by next summer.

The company announced that in addition to its earlier announcement of 1,500 open flight attendant positions, it seeks 1,500 more flight attendants to join its 2021/2022 class.

Candidates can begin applying now. They must be fully vaccinated, at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and be willing to fly international and domestic routes.

Thousands of employees at Delta and other airlines took early retirement packages during the pandemic at the urging of their employers as they tried to cut labor costs.

Airlines have been struggling to quickly fill positions from ramp workers to flight attendants as travel demands surge.

Staffing woes have led to delayed customer service, flight delays, and flight cancellations. Some airlines have cut their schedules to avoid operational pains.

Last week, Delta said that staff who aren't vaccinated will have to pay $200 more per month for health insurance beginning in November.