The union representing Southwest Airlines flight attendants says resuming alcohol service is 'unsafe and irresponsible.'
Southwest Airlines is bringing back alcoholic beverages on flights this month after suspending their sale in March 2020.Beer, wine and hard liquor will be offered again starting on February 16, the airline said in a news release.
The union representing Southwest Airlines flight attendants says resuming alcohol service is"unsafe and irresponsible." "We have adamantly and unequivocally informed management that resuming sales of alcohol while the mask mandate is in place has the great potential to increase customer non-compliance and misconduct issues," Montgomery said in a statement.United Airlines resumed sales of hard liquor in November.
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