From NBC Universal: 2024-09-25 11:50:05

Southwest Airlines will reduce service to and from Atlanta next year, cutting over 300 pilot and flight attendant positions. The airline plans to reduce its gates from 18 to 11 and service 21 cities from Atlanta instead of 37. Difficult decisions are being made to restore profitability, according to Southwest. The changes come before the investor day, where executives will discuss cost-cutting strategies. Southwest also plans to increase service to and from Nashville and offer overnight flights from Hawaii. The airline is facing challenges due to changing booking patterns, oversupplied markets, and delays from Boeing. CEO Andrew Watterson stated that difficult decisions will be made to boost profits. Southwest aims to optimize its network and maximize revenue opportunities. The reduction in Atlanta is the latest move by the airline as it makes changes to improve profitability.



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