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Southwest Airlines has debuted a new safety feature on its aircrafts

On Friday, Aug. 29, the company completed its first flight operating a plane outfitted with a secondary cockpit barrier

The new device, a first of its kind, creates a secured area for pilots if they need to leave the cockpit during flight

Southwest Airlines has introduced a new safety feature on its planes.

On Friday, Aug. 29, the airline flew its first aircraft with a secondary cockpit barrier, a spokesperson told PEOPLE. The newly introduced feature prevents passengers from entering the front galley adjacent to the flight deck when pilots need to open the cockpit door during a flight.

The new Boeing 737 ’s installed physical secondary barrier (IPSB) looks like a retractable folding door in betwee

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