Southwest Airlines to Assign Passenger Chores During Check-In
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Summary
Southwest Airlines announced it will now assign chores to passengers ahead of time as part of a new boarding procedure. The airline aims to streamline task allocation by randomly appointing responsibilities at check-in, such as assigning specific rows to handle cleaning duties. This decision follows an extensive internal review of boarding procedures to reduce chaos around passengers choosing how to help keep planes tidy during boarding.
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· 4 pulledSouthwest Airlines confirmed Tuesday that passengers would now be assigned chores ahead of time.
There has always been a degree of chaos around passengers having to choose right as they're boarding how they're going to help keep the plane tidy.
The airline hoped to streamline the task allocation process by randomly appointing responsibilities at the time of check-in.
For instance, everyone in row 18 might no
DALLAS—Saying the decision had been reached following an extensive internal review of the company’s boarding procedures, Southwest Airlines confirmed Tuesday that passengers would now be assigned chores ahead of time. “There has always been a degree of ch
