Southwest to end cabin service earlier due to potential in-flight turbulence

Southwest passengers may notice a change on their flights starting next week. The airline confirmed to Scripps News that it will implement new cabin service procedures starting Dec. 4 to enhance safety for flight attendants and passengers. Under the updated guidelines, flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at an altitude of 18,000 feet. It previously started this procedure at 10,000 feet. The change aims to reduce the risk of injuries caused by in-flight turbulence. Southwest said the adjustment is the "result of the airline’s close collaboration with its Labor partners and a robust approach to Safety Management." The airliner is not the first company to make this change. In July, Korean Air said it would be wrapping up cabin service 40 minutes before landing to avoid the risk of injury during turbulence.<br/>