Southwest Airlines will begin preparing the cabin for landing at 18,000 feet instead of 10,000 feet to reduce the risk of in-flight turbulence injuries.
This procedural change, starting December 4, means passengers will need to complete pre-landing procedures earlier than before, enhancing overall safety during turbulence.
Turbulence-related incidents have accounted for more than one-third of airline occurrences in the U.S. from 2009 to 2018, leading to serious injuries but minimal aircraft damage.
In addition to the turbulence policy change, Southwest plans to end its half-century tradition of open seating for passengers in the coming year.
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