Southwest Airlines to reduce service and workforce in Atlanta to lower expenses.

• Southwest Airlines is planning to reduce service to and from Atlanta next year.
• According to a memo seen by CNBC, the carrier announced that it could potentially eliminate over 300 pilot and flight attendant positions.
• Southwest is not terminating its crews, but they may need to compete for jobs in other cities.

According to a company memo seen by CNBC, is planning to cut more than 300 pilot and flight attendant positions next year, reducing service to and from Atlanta.

Before Southwest's investor day, executives will outline the company's plan to reduce expenses and increase revenue as pressure builds from activist investor Elliott Investment Management.

Southwest informed its staff that it will not shut down its crew base in Atlanta. Instead, it will reduce staffing by up to 200 flight attendants and 140 pilots for the April 2025 bid month.

Southwest is not terminating its crews, but they may need to compete for jobs in other cities.

"Despite our best efforts to avoid making difficult decisions, we must make this change to restore our profitability, as we cannot afford continued losses. This decision does not reflect the performance of our employees, and we are proud of the hospitality they have provided and will continue to provide to our customers in ATL."

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