Southwest Airlines has launched a new safety measure by introducing a fold-away secondary barrier designed to block passenger access to the front galley adjacent to the flight deck.

The big picture: The barrier is to be deployed by flight attendants whenever a pilot exits the cockpit, such as for restroom breaks or other reasons. • This new protocol enhances cockpit security by preventing unauthorized individuals from entering the cockpit area during these times. • The airline completed its first flight with this barrier installed last week. • The secondary barrier is part of ongoing safety improvements inspired by the heightened security measures implemented after the September 11 attacks.

Zoom out: Southwest is among the first U.S. airlines to adopt this secondary barrier, replac

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