Southwest Airlines Co. announced its Pilots, represented by the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA), overwhelmingly approved a new collective bargaining agreement. The five-year agreement covers nearly 11,000 Southwest® Pilots, and provides them with industry-leading compensation, modified scheduling practices, and quality-of-life enhancements, including paid maternity and parental leave, with an opportunity for an additional extended bonding leave.

In addition, the contract maintains Southwest's operational advantages, including a new process for recovering Pilot network, if needed. Since October 2022, nine union-represented workgroups have ratified new agreements: Appearance Technicians; Customer Service Agents, Customer Representatives, and Source of Support Representatives; Dispatchers; Facilities Maintenance Technicians; Flight Instructors; Material Specialists; Mechanics and Related Employees; Meteorologists; Pilots. Southwest remains in negotiations with two union-represented workgroups and is committed to reaching agreements that reward those Employees for their Southwest contributions.