SWA crew change question...

[Whataburger]

Rumor out of Dallas is that PHX is our "test bed" for the Southwest Crewless Flights. Think of all the money we can save by not having flight attendants and pilots! The airplane is remote control controlled by the weekly Texas Lottery winners and over age 60 retired pilots. When bording, dont forget to grab a coke, O2mask, and make dang certain to read your emergency procedures. I believe there is a comment card regarding these new procedures in your seatback pocket. Ding, git 'er done!!

 

[CHQ Pilot]

Just received a memo that states the FAA has reaffirmed that SWA Flight Attendants are allowed to leave the plane during stops. It essentially says the flight attendants are allowed to leave the aircraft because it is parked at the gate, engines off, and the main cabin door is open.

 

[ultrapilot]

Almost correct...... They can leave as long as a pilot subs in for a flight attendant that is gone. That means that there will always be at least three people at the aircraft to handle the pax if something happens at the gate.
It may look like there is no one in the back but the B flight attendant is in the back of the aircraft somewhere ready to spring into action if needed. The pilots can take care of the rest of the aircraft while the other two "stews" are getting grub.

Ultrapilot

 

[Chest Rockwell]

Only 3 positions (3 FAs or 2 FAs + 1 pilot) must be filled during passenger boarding. With the aircraft parked at the gate, only 1 cabin crewmember (pilot can serve) required onboard.

 

[SWA/FO]

(I have noticed this on other SWA flights, and it made me think as to what is going on)

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