Can Southwest accept passages with restraints?

• A. Rare exception
• B. Yes
• C. Only with supervisor approval
• D. No

Answer: (D)

Safety and security rules require every passenger to be able to follow crew instructions and evacuate quickly if needed. A passenger who is restrained can impede movement, hinder the ability to wear a seat belt, or complicate an emergency evacuation, which creates a safety risk for everyone on board. Because of that, Southwest does not accept passengers who arrive in a restrained state for normal operations. If law enforcement or authorities need a restrained person transported, coordination happens with them before boarding rather than treating it as an acceptable airline passenger. Other options would imply exceptions or approvals that could undermine safety, so the standard practice is not to accept restrained passengers.