Southwest Airlines begins using FAA-mandated cockpit barriers on new Boeing jetliners

1. Southwest Airlines begins flying new Boeing 737 Max with flight deck barriers. 2. Secondary barriers enhance cockpit security; first deployment since FAA regulation. 3. Most carriers delay compliance until July 2026; Southwest opts for immediate implementation. 4. Boeing and Airbus deliver planes with barriers under new FAA rules. 5. Southwest plans to accept 25 more Boeing planes with barriers this year.