re: Southwest flight attendants union ratified contract making them highest paid in industry

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A budget airliner, which SWA is, doesn’t need to be paying industry leading rates unless they change their business model.

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I don't know that Ive considered them a budget airline in perhaps 10+ years. They are not the cheapest. And there is no chance of an upgrade. Their budget-orientation of the early years gave them a good name with casual travelers and their policies keep the casual travelers.

I avoid unless timing demands a Southwest ride.