The Federal Aviation Administration warned Southwest Airlines Co and a union rep...
WASHINGTON/CHICAGO - The Federal Aviation Administration warned Southwest Airlines Co and a union representing its mechanics in a letter on Friday that their prolonged contract dispute could pose safety concerns.
The union did not immediately comment on the letter, which noted that the FAA is neutral on the labor dispute. Southwest and the union, which have been in contract negotiations since 2012, are locked in an escalating battle that last week saw the airline file a lawsuit asking a federal judge to intervene.
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