SUP Magazine: Southwest Airlines Rolling Out Major Change to Cabin Service

Southwest Airlines is introducing a bevy of changes in the coming months, with the most significant being the elimination of its longstanding open seating policy in 2026. Starting tomorrow, however, every Southwest flight is going to operate a little differently.  Starting Dec. 4, flight attendants will be wrapping up in-flight snack and drink service earlier and begin preparing the cabin for landing at an altitude of 18,000 feet, rather than the traditional 10,000. As a result, custo...