Southwest Pilots Secure 50% in Pay Hikes With Contract Approval

Southwest Airlines Co. pilots approved a new contract that would boost pay 50% over five years, wrapping up a multiyear round of negotiations and protests across the industry that resulted in record-setting agreements at the four largest US carriers.

The contract was approved by almost 83% of the 99% of members who voted, according to the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association.

“This agreement justly rewards our pilots and supports our operational needs,” Adam Carlisle, Southwest’s vice president for labor relations, said in a statement.

With the vote, Southwest becomes the last of the top four US airlines to secure new ...