SWA PA Announcements
Flight Attendant Trainee Introduction
Additionally, we are pleased to have __________ joining us as he/she completes his/her Flight Attendant Training qualification requirements.
All Passengers Onboard
All Passengers are now onboard. Please brief the Passengers at overwing window exit and secure cabin
FASTEN SEATBELT Sign Off
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.
Final Descent
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
Disarm and Cross Check Doors for Arrival
Flight Attendants, disarm and cross check doors for arrival
Opening PA
Good morning/afternoon/evening! We'd like to welcome you aboard Southwest Airlines Flight #__________, service to__________. Today more than ever, we'd like to thank you for choosing to fly with us. The Flight Attendants serving you today are__________, __________, __________, and my name is__________. I'll be serving you upfront.
Through Flight
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
Opening (Cont)
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!
Service Routes 176 Miles or More
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.
Recycling
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
Service Routes 0-175 Miles
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.
Emergency Briefing and Demonstration CANDIDATE NOTE: Different series of 737 require adjustments to the Emergency PA. You will learn about these differences during training
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/-800/MAX8). 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. There are (six [-700]; eight [-800/MAX8]) emergency exits: two forward exit doors, (two [-700]; four [-800/MAX]) overwing window exits, and two 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. (life raft if applicable) 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. 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
Arrival
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 airstairs. Please hold the handrail and use caution as you deplane. Thank you
Routes 176 Miles or More (pick one)
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
Routes 0-175 Miles (pick one)
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.
Opening (cont)
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.
FASTEN SEATBELT Sign On
The FASTEN SEATBELT sign has been turned on. Please be in your seat with your seatbelt visible and fastened. Thank you
FASTEN SEATBELT Sign Reminder
The FASTEN SEATBELT sign is still on. Please return to your seat and keep your seatbelt visible and fastened. Thank you.
Arm and Cross Check Doors for Pushback
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
Overhead Bins (OHBs) Full
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
WiFi-Equipped Aircraft (if applicable)
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.
Raft-Equipped Aircraft (indicated by raft placard on ceiling compartment) (if applicable)
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
In-Seat Power-Equipped Aircraft (if applicable)
To keep most electronic devices powered throughout your flight, USB outlets are near each seat. Just look for the blue lights
Portable Electronic Devices Allowed
Use of all portable electronic devices is now permitted in airplane mode with cellular functions turned off
Cleared for Departure
We have been cleared for departure
Dual Door Deplaning (if applicable)
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
Reading Lights
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
Full Flight/Open Seating
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.
