NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation to Southwest Airlines Regarding Flight Attendant Training

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued safety recommendation A-19-022, designated under report number DCA18MA142, addressed directly to Southwest Airlines. This directive requires the airline to include the lessons learned from the accident involving Southwest Airlines flight 1380 within its initial and recurrent flight attendant training curriculum. The recommendation specifically emphasizes the critical importance of crew members being secured in a jumpseat during emergency landings. This guidance aims to ensure that safety protocols are rigorously reinforced through regular training updates to prevent future incidents.