View from the Wing
• Gary Leff
Southwest restores non-crew access to jumpseats, reversing flight-attendant-only policy after union challenge
Southwest Airlines is backtracking on a jumpseat policy that restricted cabin cockpit jumpseats to flight attendants, reopening seats to mechanics and other non-rev employees. The carrier is also requiring annual training ahead of arbitration, reigniting tension with flight crew over a scarce travel benefit.
