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Another Southwest Holiday Meltdown Is Brewing & This Time It's Not The Weather

Southwest Airlines' pilots are preparing for a strike, but there's still some process to go.

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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX Flashing Beacon at SEA Gate
Southwest Airlines Pilots To Picket In Chicago Next Week Following Strike Vote

Southwest Airlines' pilots union SWAPA is leading informational pickets to protest the state of negotiations and the airline.

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Everett, WA USA - Dec 17 2020: Southwest Airlines 737 Fleet parked
Southwest Airlines Pilots Want Release From Mediation Bringing A Strike One Step Closer

SWAPA seeks release from mediation, a key step towards a pilot's strike.

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Dallas, United States – November 9, 2022: Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 airplanes at Dallas Love Field airport (DAL) in the United States.
Southwest Airlines Pilots Union Overwhelmingly Votes To Authorize Strike

After 1,163 days of direct negotiations and a rapid response by SWAPA members, votes are overwhelmingly in support of the authorization of a strike.

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Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 Lifting Off Over GEG Snowy Foothills
Southwest Airlines Pilots Association Considering Strike Authorization Vote

SWAPA members are considering a strike authorization vote for many reasons, including scheduling issues, on-time performance, and culture.

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Southwest Airlines Pilot Union Calls For Strike Vote

For the first time in Southwest Airlines' history, the airline is facing a strike authorization vote with voting to start in May 2023.

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Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 8 Pulling In the Gear
Southwest Airlines Is Considering Hiring Foreign Pilots

US airline Southwest Airlines is considering hiring foreign pilots, causing a strong union response.

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A Boeing 737 MAX 7 taxis at Boeing Field
Captain Sully Opposes Extension To Boeing 737 MAX Equipment Exemption

Captain Sully opposes exempting the Boeing 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 from having EICAS. But is EICAS truly necessary?

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Southwest Airlines Customers Deplaning While FO talks to BLI Ground Crew - at Bellingham International Under Overcast
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association Is Planning Another Picket: Here's Why

Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) is planning an informational picket on Sept. 21, 2022 in Nashville, TN to protest the workplace culture.

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