How much does the United Airlines Severance Benefits Settlement pay?

Estimated payout: Allocation varies by group based on voluntar separation program eligibility and timing; also includes 8 vacation passes per class member. The total settlement fund is $27.5M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.

Is the United Airlines Severance Benefits Settlement notice real, or a scam?

Claims are filed at kellerrohrback.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.

When will payments from the United Airlines Severance Benefits Settlement be sent?

Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for September 1, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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United Airlines Severance Benefits Settlement

Allocation varies by group based on voluntar separation program eligibility and timing; also includes 8 vacation passes per class member

Last verified September 5, 2026Source: law-firm:keller-rohrbackHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

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What happened

United Airlines promised in 2017 that employees who retired would receive benefits under any superior severance program offered within three years. Plaintiffs alleged United violated ERISA and state contract law by denying them benefits under VSP2, VSL, and VSP3 programs offered in 2020-2021. United has settled the case for $27.5 million.

Do you qualify?

Former United Airlines frontline, management, and administrative employees who retired and were denied benefits under voluntary separation programs (VSP1, VSP2, VSL, or VSP3) between 2017 and 2021. The class is divided into three main groups based on which program they were eligible for and when they retired.

How to file

The settlement has received final court approval as of September 1, 2026. If you believe you are a class member but did not receive the Notice of Settlement, contact the Settlement Administrator. Class members should have already been notified and the settlement is no longer accepting new claims.

Common questions

How much does the United Airlines Severance Benefits Settlement pay?: Estimated payout: Allocation varies by group based on voluntar separation program eligibility and timing; also includes 8 vacation passes per class member. The total settlement fund is $27.5M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
Is the United Airlines Severance Benefits Settlement notice real, or a scam?: Claims are filed at kellerrohrback.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the United Airlines Severance Benefits Settlement be sent?: Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for September 1, 2026; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

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Estimated payout: Allocation varies by group based on voluntar separation program eligibility and timing; also includes 8 vacation passes per class member
Settlement fund: $27.5M
Class period: January 1, 2017 – January 31, 2021
Final hearing: September 1, 2026
Case: Hoffman v. United Airlines, Inc.
Case number: 21-06395
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

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