Southwest recalls over 2,700 flight attendants for summer
Southwest said on Thursday it is recalling over 2,700 flight attendants from leave to support its summer schedule, ending a voluntary furlough program introduced during the coronavirus pandemic as travel demand waned. As more Americans become vaccinated, Southwest is among US airlines signaling a recovery and trying to prepare for pent-up demand for domestic leisure travel. Last week, the low-cost airline said it had recalled 209 pilots from a similar voluntary leave program. Both recalls take effect on June 1.<br/>
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Southwest recalls over 2,700 flight attendants for summer
Southwest said on Thursday it is recalling over 2,700 flight attendants from leave to support its summer schedule, ending a voluntary furlough program introduced during the coronavirus pandemic as travel demand waned. As more Americans become vaccinated, Southwest is among US airlines signaling a recovery and trying to prepare for pent-up demand for domestic leisure travel. Last week, the low-cost airline said it had recalled 209 pilots from a similar voluntary leave program. Both recalls take effect on June 1.<br/>
