DALLAS, Jan. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest
Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced a tentative agreement (TA) with
Transport Workers Union Local 557, the union representing the
Company's Flight Instructors. The agreement comes just four weeks
after the group's current contract became amendable.
"I thank and congratulate the representatives of TWU who worked
collaboratively with the Company to reach an agreement to reward
our professional and hardworking Flight Instructors," said
Southwest's Senior Director of Labor Relations Russell McCrady. "We are pleased we could reach
an agreement quickly on a contract that recognizes the
contributions of our Instructors and supports our low-fare
brand."
During the next few weeks, the Union will share terms of the
agreement with its members who will then conduct a ratification
vote. If approved, the new contract would be amendable at the end
of 2019.
ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 45th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines
(NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other air
carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than
48,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers
annually. Southwest proudly operates a network of 97
destinations across the United
States and seven additional countries with more than 3,900
departures a day during peak travel season.
Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation's most recent
data, Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms
of originating domestic passengers boarded. The Company operates
the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world, the majority of
which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate-to-gate
connectivity. That connectivity enables Customers to use their
personal devices to view video on-demand movies and television
shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free, live TV compliments
of our valued Partners. Southwest created
Transfarency℠, a philosophy which treats Customers honestly
and fairly, and in which low fares actually stay low. Southwest is
the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® to
everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and
weight limits apply, some airlines may allow free checked bags on
select routes or for qualified circumstances), and there are no
change fees, though fare differences might apply. In 2014, the
airline proudly unveiled a bold new look: Heart.
The new aircraft livery, airport experience, and logo, showcase the
dedication of Southwest Employees to connect Customers with what's
important in their lives.
From its first flights on June 18,
1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented
affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of
Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and
increase in passenger traffic whenever the carrier enters new
markets. With 42 consecutive years of profitability,
Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known
for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier's
performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the
communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and
the planet. The 2014 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found
at SouthwestOneReport.com.
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