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Southwest Is Testing Cleaning Only Premium Seats Between Flights — A Flight Attendants Union Leader Says It’s ‘Titanic’ Class Service

Southwest Airlines is trialing a new cleaning protocol that brings contract cleaners aboard between flights but limits their work to the premium extra‑legroom seats. Union safety chair Chris Click likened the move to "Titanic" class service, arguing it creates a two‑tier experience for passengers. Traditionally, Southwest flight attendants handle all cabin tidying, enabling rapid turnarounds but leaving the aircraft less thoroughly cleaned. The experiment pits operational efficiency against brand consistency and passenger expectations.