AUSTIN, Texas — Southwest Airlines has announced plans to close its flight attendant bases at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in July 2025.
The decision affects approximately 280 flight attendants, who will be reassigned to one of the airline’s 12 primary bases across the country, according to Southwest.
The closures are part of a broader strategy to consolidate operations, enhance efficiency and reduce costs…