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Supreme Court Lets Southwest Pilots' Lawsuit Against Boeing Proceed

2/23/2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court declined Boeing's request to dismiss a lawsuit by the Southwest Airlines pilot union (SWAPA) over 737 Max training.
Texas state courts allowed the case to proceed, upholding a ruling that Boeing misled pilots about required training.
Boeing argued the Railway Labor Act preempts the lawsuit.
Texas courts ruled the Railway Labor Act does not apply because Boeing is not an airline.

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The U.S. Supreme Court declined Boeing's request to dismiss a lawsuit by the Southwest Airlines pilot union (SWAPA) over 737 Max training.
Texas state courts allowed the case to proceed, upholding a ruling that Boeing misled pilots about required training.
Boeing argued the Railway Labor Act preempts the lawsuit.
Texas courts ruled the Railway Labor Act does not apply because Boeing is not an airline.