Tag: Southwest Pilots

Southwest Airlines Apologizes After Thousands of Flights Hit With Cancellations and Delays

Southwest Airlines, one of the largest low-cost carriers in the world, issued a public apology after thousands of flights got canceled or delayed on Saturday. The airline’s operations were affected by an “intermittent technology issue” as well as “ongoing weather challenges in Florida,” Southwest said in a travel advisory. “We offer our heartfelt apologies for…


Southwest Airlines Apologizes After Thousands of Flights Canceled or Delayed

Southwest Airlines, one of the world’s largest low-cost carriers, issued a public apology after thousands of flights were canceled or delayed early on April 2. The airline’s operations were affected by an “intermittent technology issue” as well as “ongoing weather challenges in Florida,” Southwest said in a travel advisory. “We offer our heartfelt apologies for…


Southwest Launches Probe After Pilot Allegedly Said ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ During Flight

Southwest Airlines announced on Sunday that it has launched an internal investigation after one of its pilots allegedly used a phrase that has gained popularity as a signal of opposition against President Joe Biden. The pilot allegedly said “Let’s Go Brandon” to passengers over an intercom during a flight from Houston to Albuquerque on Friday,…


Federal Judge Dismisses Southwest Airlines Pilots’ Effort to Block Vaccine Mandate

A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday threw out a request brought by a union that represents Southwest Airlines pilots to block the company from carrying out its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA), which has some 9,000 members, filed a lawsuit earlier this month to prevent the carrier from mandating that its…


Southwest Airlines Pilots Union Sues to Block COVID Vaccination Mandate

A union representing thousands of pilots filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines after the company announced mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements. In a recent court filing, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) asked a judge to grant a temporary injunction against the vaccination mandate while also asking for an immediate hearing on its request before a federal…


Southwest Airlines Pilots Union Sues to Block COVID-19Vaccination Mandate

A union representing thousands of pilots filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines after the company announced mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements. In a recent court filing, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) asked a judge to grant a temporary injunction against the vaccination mandate while also asking for an immediate hearing on its request before a federal…


Southwest Airlines Pilots Union Sues to Block COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate

A union representing thousands of pilots filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines after the company announced mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirements. In a recent court filing, the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) asked a judge to grant a temporary injunction against the vaccination mandate while also asking for an immediate hearing on its request before a federal…