Southwest pilots approve new collective bargaining agreement

Southwest Airlines announced its Pilots, represented by the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, overwhelmingly approved a new collective bargaining agreement. “Our Pilots are world-class aviators who uphold Southwest’s commitments to Safety, Hospitality, and connecting People to what’s important in their lives,” said Adam Carlisle, Vice President Labor Relations at Southwest Airlines. “This agreement justly rewards our Pilots and supports our operational needs.” The five-year agreement covers nearly 11,000 Southwest Pilots, and provides them with industry-leading compensation, modified scheduling practices, and quality-of-life enhancements, including paid maternity and parental leave, with an opportunity for an additional extended bonding leave. In addition, the contract maintains Southwest’s operational advantages, including a new process for recovering our Pilot network, if needed.