Southwest Airlines to Close Flight Attendant Bases in Fort Lauderdale and Austin

The airline cites operational efficiency in its decision, affecting 280 flight attendants, with no impact on flight schedules.

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.