Southwest Airlines union highlights pilot fatigue safety concerns
Sunday, 14 Apr, 2022
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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.
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