In a press release, the union announced a strike authorization voting date of May 1, 2023, for pilots currently represented by the company.   Pilots Unhappy After Winter Storm Network Meltdown In their statement, the pilots noted Southwest’s meltdown during Winter Storm Elliott as one of the causes for …

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Using your points and miles can take a LOT of time. Click through because you want to see just how much effort it took to book a simple round-trip to South Africa for a wedding. The post How I Booked My Last-Minute Qatar QSuites Flights to South Africa appeared first …

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  London-based aviation analytics company Cirium named the Atlanta-based carrier the most punctual airline in North America, putting them fifth globally with an on-time rate of 83.63% on over one million flights.   Delta Top Airline in North America, Salt Lake City Best Performing Airport Among the top 10 airlines …

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  Reuters reports the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is planning to hold hearings about the network meltdown which cancelled over 6,000 flights and stranded tens of thousands of flyers during Winter Storm Elliott.   Southwest Hearings Added to Annual FAA Reauthorization Discussions  The Senate Commerce Committee – which is also …

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  Washington, D.C.-area traveler Valerie Szybala shared her entire ordeal on Twitter, claiming the airline’s courier service refused to promptly reunite her with her bag.   Flyer Uses AirTag to Track Luggage Movement Before Confronting Courier The issue began when Szybala returned from a trip to Washington Reagan National Airport …

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  While the Dallas-based carrier says operations are getting back to normal, leaders say their teams will be reaching out to passengers with “a tailored gesture of goodwill and another heartfelt apology.”   Southwest Offers 25,000-Point “Gesture of Goodwill” While Processing Refunds After Winter Storm Elliott dropped inches of snow …

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