Southwest plans to close crew bases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Austin, Texas. The company has been slashing unprofitable flights, reducing crews in some cities. Last month, Southwest said it would cut about 15% of its corporate headcount in its first-ever mass layoff.

Southwest Airlines is closing flight attendant bases in Austin and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this summer as the Dallas carrier continues to pinch costs. "We are consolidating our Flight Attendant satellite bases into our primary 12 base cities as we work to further maximize our operational efficiency and reliability,