Is Southwest getting rid of in-flight cabin service on its planes?
WASHINGTON — Southwest Airlines says it is ending cabin service earlier on flights, requiring passengers to do the usual pre-landing procedures such as ensuring their seatbelts are fastened and returning their seats to an upright position earlier than before.
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Starting Wednesday, flight attendants will begin preparing cabins for landing at an altitude of 18,000 feet instead of the current 10,000 feet.
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From December 4, flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at 18,000 feet rather than 10,000 feet, a Southwest spokesperson said.
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The carrier — the largest by passenger traffic at San Antonio International Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport — is ending cabin service earlier on all flights, requiring passengers to do the usual pre-landing procedures such as ensuring seatbelts are fastened and returning their seats to an upright position earlier in the flight.
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Southwest Airlines is changing its in-flight service for safety reasons
Fliers on Southwest Airlines might notice a change to the usual cabin service this week. Starting Wednesday, Southwest Airlines flight attendants will prepare the cabin for landing at an altitude of 18,
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Starting 4, Southwest Airlines is making a small yet noticeable adjustment to its inflight experience. Cabin preparations for landing will start at 18,000 feet instead of the prior 10,000 feet. That’ll correlate with a 10-minute sooner request to raise tray tables,
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