Jul 9, 2025 | News, Safety Committee
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, issued a press release regarding changes to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) process for passengers removing shoes prior to screening. Effectively immediately, passengers traveling through domestic airports will be allowed to keep their shoes on during security screening at TSA checkpoints. Previously, only passengers in the TSA PreCheck line were able to keep their shoes on in most cases.
Jul 7, 2025 | News, Safety Committee
Flight Attendants, please be advised that the planned transition from the Known Crewmember (KCM) program to the new Crew Member Access Point (CMAP) system has been delayed.
Jun 9, 2025 | News, Safety Committee
While there is no immediate danger to our Flight Crews, we wanted to make all Crews aware that should you have a trip that begins, ends, or overnights in Los Angeles, be prepared for protest activity that could cause disruptions.
From a Safety and Security perspective, we recommend always remaining with your Crew when you transit to and from the overnight or commuter hotels, consider using crew transportation, and avoid walking from the airport to the hotels when possible. It goes without saying, especially while on duty or overnight, you should plan accordingly to avoid safety risks or disruptions. Your Union Leadership, including President Kristina Peterson, Los Angeles Domicile Executive Board Member Angel Figueroa, and Safety Committee Chairperson Chris Click, are in contact with Southwest Airlines Los Angeles Base Leadership and Safety and Security Leaders at Southwest Airlines.
Of course, if you have a question or duty concern while at work, be sure to contact Network Operations Control at 1 (800) 447-9291 (press 3 for Inflight Information, then press 8 for the NOC Base Manager).
May 8, 2025 | News, Safety Committee
In the past, summer procedures have usually been delivered towards the end of May as we prepare for the summer months of flying. Given the rising temperatures and wild shifts in weather from day to day at many cities served by Southwest Airlines, our TWU Local 556 Safety Committee is sending out this reminder about combating hot aircraft and your rights as Crew Members moving into the summer months.
Apr 21, 2025 | News, Safety Committee
In March 2025, a call for Letters of Interest was sent to all Members via email and social media for applications to join the first-ever expanded Safety Committee. On April 1, 2025, our Safety Committee Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Health Committee Chairperson read and evaluated each applicant’s letter.
Mar 6, 2023 | News, Safety Committee
Southwest Airlines Flight 3923 Havana Evacuation WU Local 556 was notified on Sunday morning, March 5, 2023, of an incident involving Southwest Airlines Flight 3923 HAV-FLL. The aircraft encountered multiple bird strikes causing a shutdown of one of the engines, which...
