bracing for a potential flight attendant strike. The crew members say they're underpaid and they're demanding changes. >> Here's ABC's Rhiannon ally. >> 99.99. Voting yes to authorize a strike. >> Turbulence at United Airlines flight attendants voting overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. >> United recently announced profits are up more than 20. Workers are demanding a share of some of those gains. >> We have been in three years of negotiations with very minimal progress from a corporation that is making billions on the backs of their front line workers. United's 28,000 flight attendants have been in mediation with the company for months. >> They want a double digit pay raise. >> We have some people living in cars. It's time to fix that. The median pay for flight attendants is just over $68,000. >> But a first year worker can expect as little as 23 to $32,000, depending on the airline. Some say they're struggling to feed their families, and they say their jobs are only getting harder with more unruly passengers. In recent years, crew members from various airlines have been seen breaking up brawls or enduring physical violence themselves. United Airlines says we remain eager to reach an agreement. To be clear, there is no work stoppage or labor disruption. Rhiannon ally, ABC news, New York. Well, now to the holiday travel rush. >> A record number of Americans are expected to travel this Labor Day weekend. Raleigh Durham International Airport anticipating seeing a lot of those travelers, do you expect nearly 200,000 travelers to fly through the airport from this Friday through next Monday? >> That would be a 13.5% increase compared to last year's record. RTU is recommending passengers check the status of their flights before heading to the airport and reserve par