FDA 483 - Southwest Airlines Co. - April 30, 2025

An FDA inspection of Southwest Airlines Co. in Windsor Locks, CT, identified significant deficiencies at its aircraft watering point, service area, and commissary. Observations included inadequate cleaning and sanitization of equipment used for ice and potable water, poor plant sanitation with leaking waste and condensate, and a lack of essential sanitary facilities like paper towels at handwash sinks. These conditions indicate potential risks of contamination and the spread of communicable diseases.