Southwest Airlines Bans Humanoid and Animal-Like Robots After Viral Incident
Southwest Airlines has implemented an immediate ban on humanoid and animal-like robots from its flights following a viral incident involving a 3.5-foot humanoid robot. The incident occurred when a Dallas entrepreneur purchased a seat for the robot on a flight departing from Las Vegas. This new policy affects all Southwest flights, although it does not apply to other types of robots and drones. Details on how the ban will be enforced have not been disclosed.
Key facts
- Southwest Airlines banned humanoid and animal-like robots from flights.
- The policy change follows a viral incident involving a 3.5-foot humanoid robot.
- A Dallas entrepreneur bought a seat for the robot on a flight from Las Vegas.
- The ban applies to all Southwest flights.
- The policy is effective immediately.
- No enforcement details were provided.
- Other types of robots and drones are not affected.
- The incident involved a flight from Las Vegas.
Entities
Institutions
- Southwest Airlines
Locations
- Dallas
- Las Vegas
Sources
- Quartz —