
Southwest’s organizational safety system led to a change in passenger policies.
Credit: joepriesaviation.net
A seemingly routine change to Southwest Airlines’ passenger protocols illustrates both the value and reach of an effective organizationwide safety hazard mitigation program. The carrier rolled out a new policy on May 28 for battery chargers used to keep cellphones and other portable devices going...
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