DALLAS, Jan. 17,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines
Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced another milestone in its
commitment to Safety and transformational journey with the
successful completion of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA).
IOSA is a flagship program of the International Air Transport
Association.
"Along with our robust Safety Management System and Safety
Culture we already have in place, successfully completing IOSA
reinforces our commitment to Safety and makes us accountable to the
high standards upheld by airlines around the globe," said
Andrew Watterson, Chief Operating
Officer at Southwest Airlines.
IOSA is an internationally recognized and accepted evaluation
system designed to assess the operational management and control
systems of an airline. Having met IOSA's exacting standards,
Southwest Airlines® joins the IOSA Registry for a
two-year period. All IOSA airlines must then complete a further
audit to remain on the Registry.
"IOSA represents the highest global standard for airline
operational safety that is respected by regulators worldwide and
well-established as a cornerstone for airline partnerships," said
Nick Careen, IATA'S Senior Vice President Operations, Safety and
Security. "We are pleased to have Southwest onboard as part of its
transformational journey as it looks to connect its Customers with
more global destinations."
The strategic pillars of IOSA are Safety, effectiveness, and
integrity. The initial audit assessed Safety standards across all
operating departments, including manuals, procedures, and Safety
programs. IOSA is a requirement for IATA membership.
Southwest® announced its first airline partnership
with Icelandair in September 2024,
and IOSA registration is a key step toward potential new
partnerships.
About Southwest Airlines Co.
Southwest Airlines
Co. operates one of the world's most admired and awarded
airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 117
airports across 11 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to
democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air
travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop
within the United States than any
other airline1. By empowering its more
than 73,0002 People to deliver unparalleled
Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty
among more than 137 million Customers carried in 2023. Southwest
leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around
the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose
to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by
visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.
1Based on U.S. Dept. of
Transportation quarterly Airline Origin & Destination Survey
since Q1 2021
2Fulltime-equivalent active Employees
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SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.