Southwest Airlines cuts pilots’ hours as Boeing delivery delays persist

Southwest Airlines has reportedly cut pilot hours and pay as a result of the continued aircraft delivery delays from Boeing, sources had told Reuters. A Southwest spokesperson said: “Southwest has not formally proposed a voluntary time off program to SWAPA, and no agreement has been reached between the two parties. We’re working with the union to address any change necessary as the schedule for aircraft deliveries fluctuates.” The airline, which operates Boeing aircraft exclusively, said in its first quarter earnings call that it had dropped its Boeing deliveries from 79 out of its 85 contractual deliveries from Boeing for the