Southwest Airlines reduces pilot hours due to Boeing aircraft delivery delays, affecting costs and staffing.

Southwest Airlines plans to offer pilots reduced hours and monthly pay due to aircraft delivery delays from Boeing, causing higher costs and overstaffing. The Dallas-based airline, operating an all-Boeing fleet, warned of lower earnings with only 20 Boeing aircraft expected this year, a fourth of their original plans. Reduced pilot hours aims to lower Southwest's salary bill without furloughs, ensuring pilots meet FAA requirements.

May 03, 2024
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