As I step into the role of President of TWU Local 556, following the privilege of serving as your 1st Vice President, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued dedication and support.
Please save the date for your TWU Local 556 Virtual Town Hall taking place Friday, March 21, 2025.
As the Company has communicated, Southwest Airlines has made the decision to close the Satellite Bases at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
What You’ll Find Inside
– Letter From the Editors
– Bill’s Roundup
– Boardroom Brief
– By the Numbers
– Committee Spotlight
– Scheduling Statistics
– Industry News
– Save the Dates
This morning, February 25, 2025, Southwest Flight 2504’s Pilot’s training and experience allowed them to avoid a collision while on final at Chicago Midway International Airport. No injuries were sustained, and Passengers and Crew were able to get to their destination safely.
Let me be clear: the rumors circulating about a potential merger between our company and another are just that—rumors. We have not been notified of any such developments.
