News Summary: United Airlines pilots OK contract Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:35 am, Saturday, December 15, 2012 NEW CONTRACT: Pilots at United Airlines have ratified a new union contract, bringing the airline closer to finalizing its 2010 merger with Continental. THE DETAILS: Pilots are getting raises averaging 43.2 percent, including bigger retirement contributions.