United Airlines flight attendants rally at Hopkins

Why it matters: Flight attendants, who interact with passengers as the face of the airline, believe they deserve a fair share of those earnings.

Between the lines: Melinda Beal, president of the Association of Flight Attendants' local chapter in Cleveland, told Axios that attendants are only paid for time in the air. They want a United contract that compensates them for time spent boarding, deplaning, and for time between flights.

What they're saying: "United Airlines you can't hide; we can see your greedy side," the demonstrators chanted outside the Hopkins main terminal's upper level.

• "United Airlines you're no good; pay your workers like you should."

The other side: A United spokesperson told Axios that negotiators completed on Wednesday multiple sections of an amended union contract with the Association of Flight Attendants.

• "We are hopeful that this progress will provide momentum toward our goal of reaching an industry-leading agreement."