Southwest Airlines is changing its cabin preparation procedures to prevent injuries due to in-flight turbulence starting December 4, 2023. The new measures include preparing the cabin for landing at 18,000 feet instead of 10,000 feet, implementing earlier passenger procedures, and discontinuing the 'open seating' policy next year.
Southwest Airlines will implement a new cabin preparation procedure beginning December 4, 2023. Flight attendants will start the cabin preparations at 18,000 feet instead of 10,000 feet, aimed at reducing turbulence-related injuries. Passengers will need to comply with pre-landing procedures earlier, including fastening seatbelts and moving seats upright, due to this change.
As reported by the National Transportation Safety Board, over one-third of airline incidents from 2009 to 2018 in the US were turbulence-related, resulting primarily in serious injuries. Additionally, Southwest plans to discontinue the 'open seating' policy next year
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