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September 16, 2024

Southwest Mandates Additional Pilot Training

Follows Concern Over Unusually Low And Unsafe Approaches

Southwest Airlines is stepping up its safety precautions by mandating additional pilot training. This decision follows a string of incidents and an intensified FAA safety review, which highlighted weak spots in the carrier’s operations. Starting in November, Southwest pilots will be required to attend one-day training sessions at the airline's Dallas headquarters.

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