Some flight attendants at ultra-low-cost carriers make more than United crew. Here's how much they earn.

An Allegiant flight attendant.

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• Flight attendants at ultra-low-cost carriers earn a base pay of between $22 and $68 per hour.
• Allegiant cabin crew earn higher base pay than those at United, as UA contract negotiations drag on.
• Veteran cabin crew at Frontier make the least among most US airlines.

Ultra-low-cost carriers often lure passengers with rock-bottom fares, in part by paying flight attendants less than those at legacy carriers.

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