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401(k) Plan Limits for 2026
Jul 30, 2026
MEC Benefits Committee In our January 2026 Debrief article, we reported the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had increased...
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Time Extended to Defer Portion of One-Time Payment to 401(k)
Jul 30, 2026
The election opportunity to defer a portion of the One-Time Payment opened July 27, 2026 for eligible Flight Attendants ...
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One-Time Payment Deferral to 401(k)
Jul 23, 2026
The company announced this week the mechanism by which Flight Attendants will have the opportunity to make an election t...
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Profit Sharing Payment & FAQs
Jan 22, 2026
In the current JCBA, Profit Sharing was negotiated as part of our total compensation package, in addition to wages and b...
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401(k) Plan Limits – IRS Changes for 2026
Jan 16, 2026
MEC Benefits Committee As has been the case for the past several years, for 2026, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has...
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401(k) Plan - Post-Tax Contribution Special Window during NOV/DEC
Nov 13, 2025
MEC Benefits Committee The annual contribution limit for employees who participate in the 401(k) plan has increased to $...
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