September 25, 2024 – 7:40 AM PDT
(Reuters) – Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) plans to reduce service to and from Atlanta next year, affecting some employees on the impacted routes, unions covering the carrier’s employees said on Wednesday.
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The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association said the airline would schedule drawdowns from April next year and reduce the number of gates to 11 from 18.
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 556, which represents Southwest Airlines’ flight attendants, said that its members will retain their jobs. However, approximately 200 flight attendants will be asked to relocate.
The union also added that the airline’s Atlanta base will remain open
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