SWA PA's Flashcards

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Opening

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Good morning!

We’d like to welcome you aboard Southwest Airlines Flight Number 123, service to Chicago/Midway.
Today more than ever, we’d like to thank you for choosing to fly with us.

The Flight Attendants serving you today are Kevin, Keith, Karen, and my name is Lew, I’ll be serving you upfront.

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Flight Attendant Trainee Intro

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Additionally, we are pleased to have Ninette joining us as she
completes her Flight Attendant Training qualification requirements.

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Routes 176 Miles or More

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Shortly after takeoff, we will serve complimentary soft drinks, juice, and coffee. Premium
selections, including alcohol, are also available for purchase or with a valid drink coupon.
There is a beverage menu in your seatback pocket or you may go to the SOUTHWEST
BEVERAGE MENU on the INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT PORTAL (Southwestwifi.com) where these
options are displayed.

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Routes 0-175 Miles

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Shortly after takeoff, we will serve complimentary water. Due to the short duration of this
flight, this will be our only service offering, and we thank you for your understanding.

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WiFi-Equipped Aircraft

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This aircraft is WiFi equipped. We hope you enjoy our free TV and movie
options. Internet service may be purchased for $8. For more information on
accessing free WiFi and our entertainment options, please check the beverage
menu in your seatback pocket. We will let you know when you may use your
approved electronic devices.

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Electronic Devices

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Small portable electronic devices, such as cell phones and tablets, may be used in
airplane mode during all phases of flight. Cellular functions must be turned off once the
forward-entry door is closed.
If you are in an emergency-exit seat, please review the Safety Information Card in the
seatback pocket nearest you. If you do not meet all of the selection criteria on the card,
are unable to perform the functions, or believe that performing those functions may
cause you harm, please let us know right now so we can reseat you.
So that we may push back from the gate, please fasten your seatbelt, raise your
seatback and tray table to the full-upright and locked position, and make sure carryon
items are stowed completely under the seat in front of you or in an overhead bin,
leaving the area around your feet clear. Laptop computers and portable electronic
devices of similar size must also be stowed at this time. If you wish to use them after
takeoff, please stow them under the seat in front of you.
Thank you for choosing Southwest Airlines. Welcome aboard!

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Emergency Briefing and Demonstration Intro/Seatbelts

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Note: “B,” “C,” and “D” Flight Attendants must demonstrate the words in italics.

If we could have your attention for just a moment, we’d like to point out the safety features of our Boeing 737-700 A Safety Information Card is in the seatback or literature pocket in front of you.
To fasten your seatbelt, slide the flat end into the buckle. Pull the loose strap to tighten.
To release, lift up on the buckle. Position your seatbelt tight and low across your hips,
and wear it anytime you are seated.

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Emergency Exits 737-700

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There are 6 emergency exits: 2 forward exit doors, 2 overwing window exits, and 2 exit doors in the back. Signs
overhead and lights on the floor lead to exits. If an evacuation is necessary, follow Flight
Attendant commands and leave everything.
737-800/Max 8 have 8 exits (4 overwing window exits

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Raft-Equipped Aircraft (indicated by raft placard on ceiling compartment)

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This aircraft is equipped with life rafts. (One life raft is [B737-700]) (Two life
rafts are [B737-800/MAX8]) located in the forward-ceiling compartment and two
life rafts are located in the ceiling compartments at mid-cabin.

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Water Evacuation

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In the event of a water evacuation, use the life vest under your seat. Remove the vest only if told to do so. Pull the red strap to open the container and remove the pouch.
Remove the vest from the pouch as shown on the Safety Information Card. Place the
vest over your head. Wrap the strap around your waist, buckle it in the front, and pull to tighten.
Once outside, pull down on the red tab to inflate the vest. To manually inflate, blow into the tube at your shoulder. Your vest has a light that turns on automatically in the water.
Please refer to the Safety Information Card for use of a life vest on an infant. Flight
Attendants will distribute additional vests if needed. We are coming by to check that your seatbelt is fastened, your seatback and tray table are in the full-upright and locked position, and your carryon items are completely under the seat in front of you or in an overhead bin, leaving the area around your feet clear.

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Smoking

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Smoking is not allowed on board, including the lavatories. The use and charging of
electronic cigarettes is prohibited. Federal law prohibits tampering with, disabling, or
destroying any smoke detector in an aircraft lavatory. It is also prohibited to consume
alcohol that you have brought (with you) on this flight.
Federal Aviation Regulations require Passenger compliance with the lighted passenger
information signs, posted placards, and Crew Member instructions including information
on seatbelts and smoking.

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Oxygen Masks

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If needed, four oxygen masks will drop from a compartment overhead. To activate the
flow of oxygen, pull down on the mask until the plastic tubing is fully extended. Place the
mask over your nose and mouth and breathe normally. Secure the mask with the elastic
strap. Although oxygen will be flowing, the plastic bag may not inflate. Continue wearing
the mask until otherwise notified by a Crew Member. If you are traveling with children or
anyone needing special assistance, put on your mask first. Please remove any face
coverings before donning an oxygen mask.
We are here for your comfort and Safety. Please report any unwelcome behavior to a
Flight Attendant. Thank you for your attention. Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy
your 1 hour and 40 minute flight to Chicago/Midway. Welcome aboard Southwest
Airlines.

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Service
Routes 176 Miles or More

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In a few moments we will be coming through to take your drink orders. We will be
serving complimentary soft drinks, juice, and coffee. Premium selections, including
alcohol, are also available for purchase or with a valid drink coupon.
There is a beverage menu in your seatback pocket or you may go to the Southwest
beverage menu on the inflight entertainment portal (Southwestwifi.com) where these
option are displayed.
Please be mindful of the Flight Attendants serving you in the aisle and remain seated
while the fasten seatbelt sign is on. We have lavatories in the front and back of the
aircraft. The sign on the ceiling indicates whether the lavatory is occupied. Please do
not form a line at the forward lavatory.
Your Safety will always be our number one priority, so please don’t hesitate to let us
know if you have other needs we can take care of.

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Service
Routes 0-175 Miles

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In a few moments, we will be coming through with complimentary water. Due to the
short duration of this flight, this will be our only service offering, and we thank you for
your understanding.
Please be mindful of the Flight Attendants serving you in the aisle and remain seated
while the fasten seatbelt sign is on. We have lavatories in the front and back of the
aircraft. The sign on the ceiling indicates whether the lavatory is occupied. Please do
not form a line at the forward lavatory.
Your Safety will always be our number one priority, so please don’t hesitate to let us
know if you have other needs we can take care of.

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Final Descent

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As we make our final descent into ______________, please stow laptop computers and
similarly sized electronic devices. Small portable electronic devices may continue to be
used in airplane mode but must be secured for the remainder of the flight. Please
ensure all carryon items are completely under the seat in front of you or in an overhead
bin, leaving the area around your feet clear. Please raise your seatback and tray table
to the full-upright and locked position, and fasten your seatbelt. We will come by one
last time to pick up cups, cans, newspapers, and any other trash. Thank you.

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Arrival

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On behalf of this Flight Crew and Southwest Airlines, welcome to __________. Please
remain seated with your seatbelt fastened, seatback and tray table in their full-upright
and locked position, and all carryon items completely under the seat in front of you.
When the Captain turns off the FASTEN SEAT BELT sign, please be careful when
opening the overhead bins. Items may have shifted during flight and could fall out.
You may now use the cellular function of your small portable electronic devices, but
please remain seated and leave your carryons stowed. Please be advised the aircraft
doors will be open during ground servicing. For your Safety, please ensure that you,
and any children you are supervising remain clear of the front and back doors.
If you are connecting here to another Southwest flight, please check the TV monitors in
the terminal for your flight and gate number.
We certainly have enjoyed sharing part of our day with you. We know you have a choice
when you fly, and we thank you for choosing Southwest Airlines.
Note: If airstairs are used, include the following: We will be deplaning by

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Dual Door Deplaning

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We will be deplaning from the front and back of the aircraft. Deplaning from the
back will require walking down airstairs and may require walking up stairs to the
gate area. Please deplane using the forward exit if you are using a wheelchair
or need assistance, are recovering gate-checked items, or may have difficulty
handling carryon luggage. Thank you.

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Full Flight/Open Seating

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We’d LUV to get you to your destination on time. Please take advantage of our open
seating policy and choose any available seat as quickly as possible. If you have two
carryon items, place one completely under the seat in front of you and the other in the
overhead bin. Thank you.

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Overhead Bins (OHBs) Full

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The overhead bins in the back of the aircraft are full. If you have an item that won’t fit
under a seat, place it in the first available overhead bin. Thank you.

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All Passengers Onboard

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All Passengers are now onboard. Please brief the Passengers at overwing window exit
and secure cabin.

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Arm and Cross Check Doors for Pushback

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The forward door has been closed. Please ensure the cellular functions of small
portable electronic devices are turned off. They may be used in airplane mode only.
Flight Attendants, arm and cross check doors for pushback.

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Reading Lights

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We will dim the cabin lights for departure. If you need a reading light, press the button
above you with the figure of a light bulb on it.

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Cleared for Departure

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We have been cleared for departure.

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FASTEN SEATBELT Sign On

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The FASTEN SEATBELT sign has been turned on. Please be in your seat with your
seatbelt visible and fastened. Thank you.

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FASTEN SEATBELT Sign Off

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Although the FASTEN SEATBELT sign has been turned off, please keep your seatbelt
visible and fastened while seated and please be careful when opening any overhead
bin. Thank you.

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FASTEN SEATBELT Sign Reminder

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The FASTEN SEATBELT sign is still on. Please return to your seat and keep your
seatbelt visible and fastened. Thank you.

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Portable Electronic Devices Allowed

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Use of all portable electronic devices is now permitted in airplane mode with cellular
functions turned off.

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Recycling

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In a few moments we will come by to collect any items you would like to throw away.
Southwest recycles, so if you have any newspapers, plastic bottles, or magazines,
please keep those separate, and we’ll be happy to recycle them for you. Thank you for
helping Southwest stay green.

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Disarm and Cross Check Doors for Arrival

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Flight Attendants, disarm and cross check doors for arrival.

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Through Flight

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If you are continuing with us to ______________, please remain seated. _______ is
coming from the back to count you. Once we have an accurate count, you are free to
use the lavatories and stretch your legs.

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Summer/Warm Weather Procedures

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In order to maintain cooler cabin temperatures while at the gate, please close your
window shades and open the three air vents above your seat.

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Military Human Remains

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Please remain seated and allow the escort seated in the front of the cabin to deplane
first so that he/she may carry out his/her required duties plane-side. Thank you for your
understanding.