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• Gary Leff
Southwest restores mechanics’ jumpseat access after union challenge, reversing flight-attendant-only policy on full flights
Southwest Airlines is reversing a flight-attendant-only jumpseat rule that barred non-revenue employees from other parts of the company from using a spare seat when aircraft were full. The carrier is restoring annual, required training for mechanics and other employees following a union dispute.
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