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Southwest Pilots Ink A Generous Deal. Boeing’s 747 entered service in 1970 when pilot salaries were so high people joked that the signature hump atop the forward fuselage was designed in so that the captains could sit on their wallets. Based on terms of a new contract (December 20, 2023), Southwest Airlines (SWA) might need to send its fleet of 737s to the body shop for a 747-esque resto-mod. As announced by the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA), salaries will increase by 50% over five years for what amounts to a cumulative $12 billion dollar agreement for SWA’s 10,000-plus pilots. The SWA pay hikes will come in increments over the course of the current collective bargaining agreement, which runs through 2028. Pilots will realize an immediate raise of 29.15% upon ratification of the agreement, followed up by 4% annual increases over the next three years and a 3.25% increase in 2028. There is also enhanced financial protection for crew members who are unable to fly due to fatigue. Pilots will vote on the deal on January 22, 2024. Source: AVWeb.com |
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Effective February 2, 2023 fees for a British passport. The fees include those newly applying or renewing their passport. The fee for a standard online application when applying from overseas for a UK passport rose from £86.00 to £94.00 for adults and £56 to £61.00 for children. Overseas standard paper applications increased from £95.50 to £104.50 for adults and £65.50 to £71.50 for children. Source: www.gov.uk/government |
