Southwest Training Dismissal

12 years ago while in SW FA training, I was dismissed after one week of class for lateness. Due to lack of sleep (I'm sure) I mistakenly went to the "wrong class". After I realized it, I ran as fast as I could to my correct class;but the door locked a second before I got there. About a week after I was home I received a letter from SW stating that I could never apply for ANY position with their company. I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else and do you think if it would matter if I sent a letter to HR or called to see if their policy was still the same?

Wow that was harsh. Just reapply and see what happens.

Thanks for the suggestion. I will.

I worked for UA back in the 80's. when I quit, I didnt give them 2 weeks notice. I had applied to CO (before the merger) for a position and it took them 6 months to send me an e-mail that I was not hireable. I say go for it, but you have to be prepaired they might reply that you are not hireable.

Good luck!!

I wouldn't hold my breathe!
I did work for swa 7 yrs as a flight attendant, then gave notice and thought I did everything correctly.
Just recently reapplied and put down that I used to work for them, was given a phone interview, invited to a group and one on one, then 5 WEEKS later get an email saying sorry we won't rehire you.

In addition, my BEST friend was their 15 years gave notice to leave and did everything properly . Was given the same run around interviews wasted his time only to here same thing!

Swa apparently does NOT like to rehire former employees ... Neither one of us had attendance issues, just the opposite I was 7+ points, we both had dozens of yearly commendations ... I always got glowing check rides and ghost rides as well....
The only negitive thing in my file for 7 years was a notice that once I wore tan instead of brown shoes to work after my first year.

SWA has lost its way in my opinion, it ain't herbs airline NO MORE....

Very very sad indeed