Southwest Airlines and its pilots reached a tentative labor settlement after three-and-a-half years of negotiations, the final of the 4 main airways to succeed in a take care of pilots.
The Dallas-based provider mentioned Tuesday it was happy to succeed in the settlement in precept, which it referred to as a “key milestone.”
Particular phrases of the settlement weren’t disclosed, however pilots at American, United and Delta have gained raises of roughly 40% over 5 years.
The Southwest pilots opened a “strike center” in Dallas final month and twice requested federal mediators for permission to start a 30-day countdown to a strike, however they have been rejected each occasions.
The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association mentioned its 25-member board of administrators will consider the settlement and if permitted, will current it to the roughly 11,000 pilot members.
The tentative deal come simply weeks after flight attendants at Southwest rejected a tentative deal after 5 years of talks throughout which the group didn’t obtain raises.
