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Southwest Airlines union highlights pilot fatigue safety concerns

Thursday, 14 April 20223 min read
Southwest Airlines union highlights pilot fatigue safety concerns

Pilot fatigue is becoming an issue at Southwest Airlines. The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association says the number of pilots asking to be relieved from duty due to fatigue surged 330% in March.

It is ‘Southwest Airlines’ No.1 safety threat,’ SWAPA said. The airline has been hit by flight cancellations partly due to staff shortages. Unions have blamed unrealistic staff scheduling.