Pilot cooperation is a boost for the two companies as they prepare for closing the deal, pending approval from antitrust enforcers at the US Justice Department.
The Southwest buyout of smaller AirTran is expected to close this quarter.
Thursday's agreement sets in motion a process for negotiating a seniority list.
The airlines' pilot groups are represented by different unions, and seniority determines pay and benefits as well as which planes pilots fly and what schedules they work.
A smooth transition would help the carrier meet promised efficiency gains from the merger
(Reuters)
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