"Warrior Spirit": How Southwest Airlines' Pilot Contract Will Make The Airline Fit For The Future

Simple Flying

By Joe Kunzler

Published 5 days ago

SWAPA President Casey Murray shares the flight path ahead for Southwest Airlines.

Photo: Stephen M. Keller, Southwest Airlines Co.

New contract addresses scheduling issues by prioritizing fresh pilots in the scheduling system and implementing penalties to prevent pilot fatigue.
Higher pay and improved benefits make Southwest Airlines more attractive to pilots, helping with recruitment and retention efforts.
The culture at Southwest Airlines has changed as the airline has grown, but the pilot culture remains strong and supportive of flight attendants' efforts to secure their contract.