Background: DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced his agency's investigation into Southwest in January, focused on whether Southwest engaged in unrealistic scheduling that would be considered an unfair and deceptive practice under federal law.
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They also say negotiations have lasted for 3 1/2 years. Our pilots deserve a contract that befits the most productive pilots in the industry, and we have been attempting to get Southwest to realize that their delay in reaching an agreement is causing irreparable harm not just to our pilots, but to the airline itself.
Southwest Airlines safety recordAccording to AirlineRatings.com, Southwest Airlines has a 7/7 safety rating in 2023. However, Southwest is no longer part of the top 20 safest airlines in the world, like it was in 2021.
American Airlines and its partners – 2.81% of flights canceled. Frontier Airlines – 2.87% of flights canceled. Spirit Airlines – 3% of flights canceled. Southwest Airlines – 3.26% of flights canceled.