Southwest Airlines’ chief executive said a surge in planes grounded by mechanics' concerns is costing the carrier millions of dollars each week by causing more delayed and canceled flights.
Gary Kelly didn't give a precise figure Tuesday, but said the financial damage prompted the airline's lawsuit last week against the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Assn., which Southwest says is aiding an illegal work slowdown.“The company filed suit against AMFA last week to recover those damages and prevent more from occurring,” Kelly said at a JPMorgan investor conference.
The union denies that mechanics are conducting a work slowdown. It says they are simply doing their job and keeping aircraft safe.
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