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Southwest Slashes Flights, Cuts Jobs in Atlanta
Southwest is shaking up its route network yet again, this time in Atlanta. As first reported by CNBC, the airline plans to reduce its presence at the world’s busiest airport and Delta fortress hub from 18 to 11 gates next…
September 16, 2024 10:17 am ET -
Southwest Finalizes Its Last Labor Deal
Southwest announced on Monday that it has concluded its final labor contract negotiation, bringing an end to a two-year process of contract renewals for its unionized workforce. The latest agreement was ratified by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 19,…
September 13, 2024 12:23 pm ET -
FAA, NTSB Investigating Nashville Runway Incursion
Both the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating a runway incursion that took place Thursday morning in Nashville, Tenn. The incident involved a Los Angeles-bound Alaska Boeing 737 MAX 9 and Southwest 737-700 headed…
September 11, 2024 12:07 pm ET -
String of Safety Incidents Prompt Additional Southwest Pilot Training
Following a string of high-profile "safety events" in recent months, Southwest is forcing its pilots to attend additional training. Bloomberg reports that the training sessions will begin as early as November, lasting into 2025. The requirement extends to all of…
September 10, 2024 5:49 pm ET -
Southwest Stands With CEO as Board Retirements To Bring New…
Southwest Airlines announced the next phase of its board’s transformation on Tuesday as six directors are slated to retire in November along with Executive Chairman Gary Kelly. According to a news release from the airline, the board presented its plans…