Overview

• Southwest Airlines will shut down its satellite flight attendant bases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Austin, Texas, effective July 1, 2025.
• The closures will affect 280 flight attendants, who will be relocated to one of Southwest's 12 primary crew bases.
• The airline stated that the decision aims to consolidate operations, improve efficiency, and enhance reliability for employees and customers.
• These closures are part of a broader cost-cutting initiative, including the first-ever layoffs of 1,750 corporate employees announced last month.
• Southwest emphasized that its service to and from Fort Lauderdale and Austin, as well as other affected regions, will remain unchanged.