Southwest Airlines Pilots Association

The Union representing the Pilots of Southwest Airlines.

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Tune in to the Executive Town Hall today at 1400 CT. If you can't make it to the meeting but have a question, send it to [email protected]. Log on by clicking the banner on https://t.co/vOrPluPi5A. A recording will be made available shortly after.
https://t.co/PnZUg2Cb0F

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Union History: On this day in 1931, Dave Behncke and 24 "Key Men" founded the Air Line Pilots Association. Pilots pushing and competitive flying in unflyable conditions had become the norm, and Pilots knew that no one but themselves would advocate for their safety. Modern aviation safety traces directly to their courage.

Photo: Flying The Line Vol. I page 119

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The Contract 2029 Benefits & Leaves poll is closing tomorrow. Be sure to take the poll and let your voice be heard!
https://t.co/5utwBb2mqs

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We're getting ready to launch a new tool to help Pilots find answers to their benefits questions. Read this Reporting Point article to learn more about Benefits AI.
https://t.co/xbqIhML6TP

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Southwest reported a record second-quarter operating revenue of $8.4 billion. Your Economic & Financial Analysis Committee has broken down SWA's performance this quarter and what the Company is forecasting for Q3.
https://t.co/EXKvG9RLsP

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Voting for Side Letter 4 (Middle Seat Override) is now open. Look for an email and/or text notification from BallotPoint to make your voice heard. Voting closes July 30.

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The Southwest Airlines Q2 financial results conference call is today at 0900 CT. Click the link to join.
https://t.co/ATAQiaWRik

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July 22, 1919 — After two airmail Pilots were fired for refusing to fly into fog, the entire Eastern Division went on strike. Fifteen Pilots had crashed in the prior two weeks due to weather. The dispute led to onboard instruments and Pilot authority over go/no-go decisions.

Photo credit: Flying The Line Vol. I

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Today, the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee advanced the Aviation Medication Transparency Act (S. 3258) out of markup.

SWAPA thanks @SenJohnHoeven, @SenDuckworth, @SenTedCruz, and @SenatorCantwell for their bipartisan leadership with the goal of advancing greater transparency in the FAA aeromedical process for Pilots and air traffic controllers.

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Voting on Side Letter 4: Middle Seat Override opens tomorrow! Plus, you have until July 27 to submit the Survey-Education-Poll (SEP) Benefits & Leaves poll, join the Executive Town Hall on Tuesday, July 28, and, read about what the upcoming Benefits AI (beta) tool can do in this week's Snapshot.
https://t.co/RdcrKQ4a72

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Frontier continues to absorb former Spirit Airlines capacity, capturing the largest gain of any carrier. For more industry news, take a look at this analysis from your Economic & Financial Analysis Committee.
https://t.co/oo315L11v3

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As a reminder, the September vacancy will establish the bid list for 2027 vacation bidding. Make sure to bid before it closes today at 1200 CT.

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SWAPA Vice President Kevin Hornburg dives into fuel prices, how airlines pay for fuel, and how it all might impact Q2 Earnings in this Reporting Point article.
https://t.co/5OD9iQEsEf

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The Contract 2029 Benefits & Leaves poll is now open. You should receive an email from [email protected]. Be sure to check your spam or junk mail folders. You can also take the poll via the link and QR code on the C2029 Education page.
https://t.co/5utwBb2mqs

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Only three airports in the United States operate under the FAA's slot-control system: LGA, DCA, and JFK. These slot restrictions limit airline growth, making takeoff and landing rights among the industry's most valuable assets. With Spirit Airlines' closure, LGA has 22 slots open. Could this be SWA's chance to capture these slots?
https://t.co/CiZqp4Ltuq

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The September vacancy is now open. As a reminder, this vacancy will establish the bid list for 2027 vacation bidding, which will be the final vacation bid under C2012. The vacancy closes on July 21.
https://t.co/7LuhpqOyzC

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SWAPA and the Modern Skies Coalition are driving the push for long-overdue ATC modernization funding. The future of our airspace depends on it.
https://t.co/0xdPHMOlNB

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Yesterday, your BOD voted to send Side Letter 4: Middle Seat Override (MSO) to the membership for a vote. Voting will open at 1200 CT on July 23 and close on July 30. Click the link to read the letter from your BOD and accompanying docs. https://t.co/RYyzgjp6t3

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Read the latest C2029 SEP education covering sick leave and sick bank buyback, see reminders about the September vacancy, and learn about an upcoming Executive Town Hall in this week's Snapshot.
https://t.co/wVqxbOLWD2

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Did you know that https://t.co/OjKFiR7k15 has a tool to help you find the last person in your seat before you? Find some AirPods or lost sunglasses in the cockpit? Check out the Who was In My Seat tool on https://t.co/OjKFiR7k15 to reunite the item with the right Pilot. https://t.co/Oyej9XergY