Southwest Airlines Co. to Close Crew Bases

In a significant move to streamline operations and reduce costs, Southwest Airlines Co. has announced the closure of two crew bases. This decision will impact the locations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas, with the changes set to take effect on July 1.

Impact on Flight Attendants

While the airline has not disclosed the exact number of flight attendants affected by this decision, it is part of a broader cost-cutting strategy. Earlier, Southwest Airlines had announced the layoff of approximately 1,750 employees, which constitutes about 15% of its corporate positions, as part of its efforts to navigate through financial challenges.