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7/23/2026
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dallasnews A Southwest Airlines flight attendant was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while working, according to the union that represents the carrier’s flight attendants. The circumstances surrounding the flight attendant’s detention are not known. Information about where and when the detention occurred are also not known. Media representatives for the union, TWU Local 556, which represents more than 21,000 Southwest flight attendants, could not share more beyond its initial statement on social media and confirmation that the detainee was a flight attendant. Tap the link in our bio to read more. ✍️: Jordan Parker/Aviation reporter View all 234 comments