Southwest Airlines reached an $18.5 million class action settlement resolving claims that it failed to pay military leave wages consistent with its obligations. Current or former Southwest Airlines employees who took short-term military leave of 14 days or fewer between October 10, 2004 and January 1, 2026, while covered by a collective bargaining agreement, may have been eligible. The claim deadline of April 28, 2026 has passed, but this verified record documents the settlement for reference.