Southwest, American Airlines Say They Will Defy Texas Gov.’s Order Banning Covid Vaccine Mandates

Topline Texas-based companies Southwest Airlines and American Airlines both said Tuesday they will keep in place Covid-19 vaccine requirements for their employees, defying an order from the Gov. Greg Abbott (R) banning all vaccine mandates—including for private businesses.  Gary Kelly, the chief executive officer of Southwest Airlines, labeled Covid-19 vaccine mandates … [+] “controversial,” but said his airline will comply with the federal government’s requirements. © 2019 Bloomberg Finance LP Key Facts Southwest CEO Gary Kelly told ABC News early Tuesday that while he doesn’t personally agree with mandating vaccines, his company will do its “best to comply” with President Biden’s order, which requires companies get their employees inoculated or risk losing lucrative federal contracts.  The company—at the center of controversy over the mass cancellation of its… Click below to read the full story from Forbes
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