Alaska Airlines $500,000 Military Leave Settlement
This settlement closed to new claims on October 31, 2026. Late claims are not accepted; anyone who filed in time is paid by the settlement administrator.
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Alaska Airlines $500,000 Military Leave SettlementAlaska Airlines pilots who didn't accrue vacation time during military leave may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.Alaska Airlines $500,000 Military Leave SettlementWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.William C. GendronEditor in ChiefPublishedSeptember 18, 2026 4:01 PMUpdatedSeptember 18, 2026Join the DiscussionCurrent or former pilots at Alaska Airlines who took military leave lasting 31-60 consecutive days at any time from Oct. 10, 2004, through March 31, 2026, and did not accrue vacation during that leave may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.Alaska Airlines agreed to pay $500,000 to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it violated federal law by not allowing pilots to accrue vacation time during certain periods of military leave but allowing it during other types of leave. Who are the class members?Class members are current or former pilots at Alaska Airlines who took military leave lasting between 31 and 60 consecutive days at any time from Oct. 10, 2004, through March 31, 2026, and did not accrue vacation during their leave.Alaska Airlines’ records identified and notified 163 class members who fit these criteria. How much are settlement payments?Each class member will receive a pro rata share of the net settlement fund determined by the number of monthly bid periods in which a class member did not accrue vacation due to qualifying military leave as shown in Alaska Airlines’ records.No action needed to receive compensationClass members do not need to submit a claim form to receive compensation. The settlement administrator will automatically calculate payments for individuals identified as class members based on Alaska Airlines’ records.
Filing Has Closed
The deadline to file a claim was October 31, 2026. The administrator is no longer accepting claims, and there is nothing to submit here. If you filed before the deadline, any payment comes from the administrator directly.
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How much can I get from the this settlement?
Per-person payout amounts have not been published yet. Check the official settlement page for updates.
What is the deadline to file a claim?
The claim deadline was October 31, 2026 and it has passed. The administrator is no longer accepting claims for this settlement.
Do I need proof to file a claim?
No proof of purchase is required for this settlement. You can file a claim without documentation.
Can I still file a claim?
No. Filing for this settlement has closed and late claims are not accepted. Browse the settlements still open below — most people qualify for more than one.
Who is eligible for this settlement?
This settlement is available to eligible consumers in the United States. Check the official settlement notice for detailed eligibility criteria.
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