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To all Southwest Employees:
As you are probably aware, the United States Government has raised the nation’s threat level to Severe, or Red, for commercial flights originating in the United Kingdom bound for the United States. Over the last few hours, British authorities have arrested a significant number of extremists engaged in a substantial plot to destroy multiple passenger aircraft flying from the United Kingdom to the United States. Currently, there is no indication, however, of plotting within the United States.
Our nation’s domestic threat level has been raised to High, or Orange, for all commercial aviation operating in or destined for the United States. Because of heightened security procedures, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is currently prohibiting all liquids and gels in carryon baggage. This includes all beverages, shampoo, lotions, creams, toothpaste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency. Additionally, any of these items purchased beyond the security checkpoint will not be permitted onboard an aircraft.
Baby formula, breast milk, or juice if a baby or small child is traveling, and prescription medicine with a name that matches the Customer’s name (along with insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines) are exceptions subject to inspection at the checkpoint.
Our uniformed Flight Crews are exempt from the liquid and shoe inspection requirements.
At this time, we are suggesting Customers arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure, but that is subject to change. Due to the possibility of delays resulting from these heightened security measures, Customers holding reservations on Southwest Airlines for travel today may rebook their travel in the original class of service (between the original city pairs) or travel stand by without paying any additional charge.
As you are probably aware, the United States Government has raised the nation’s threat level to Severe, or Red, for commercial flights originating in the United Kingdom bound for the United States. Over the last few hours, British authorities have arrested a significant number of extremists engaged in a substantial plot to destroy multiple passenger aircraft flying from the United Kingdom to the United States. Currently, there is no indication, however, of plotting within the United States.
Our nation’s domestic threat level has been raised to High, or Orange, for all commercial aviation operating in or destined for the United States. Because of heightened security procedures, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is currently prohibiting all liquids and gels in carryon baggage. This includes all beverages, shampoo, lotions, creams, toothpaste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency. Additionally, any of these items purchased beyond the security checkpoint will not be permitted onboard an aircraft.
Baby formula, breast milk, or juice if a baby or small child is traveling, and prescription medicine with a name that matches the Customer’s name (along with insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines) are exceptions subject to inspection at the checkpoint.
Our uniformed Flight Crews are exempt from the liquid and shoe inspection requirements.
At this time, we are suggesting Customers arrive at the airport two hours prior to departure, but that is subject to change. Due to the possibility of delays resulting from these heightened security measures, Customers holding reservations on Southwest Airlines for travel today may rebook their travel in the original class of service (between the original city pairs) or travel stand by without paying any additional charge.
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