The landing policy change comes as Southwest plans to end its open seating policy and instead offer assigned seats and introduce premium seating with extra legroom. The airline will also launch its first red-eye overnight flights next year.

The carrier — the largest by passenger traffic at San Antonio International Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport — is ending cabin service earlier on all flights, requiring passengers to do the usual pre-landing procedures such as ensuring seatbelts are fastened and returning their seats to an upright position earlier in the flight.

Beginning on Dec. 4, a company spokesperson said, flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at an altitude of 18,000 feet (5,486 meters) instead of 10,000 feet (3,048 meters).

Southwest Airlines says it is ending cabin service earlier on flights, requiring passengers to do the usual pre-landing procedures such as ensuring their seatbelts are fastened and returning their

Starting Wednesday, your food and drink service will look a little different on Southwest Airlines. The company announced that due to “the risk of in-flight turbulence injuries,” flight crews will begin preparing the cabin for landing at 18,

In cases that toe the line, the flight crew will also opt not to do full cart service but instead do one round down the aisle with a tray offering simple drinks like water and juice.  Don’t miss this amazing Black Friday Move!

Southwest Airlines is making a change to its cabin service earlier starting next month. Here’s what to expect.

Southwest Airlines (LUV) is making another change in a year when so many have already come. USA Today reports that the carrier recently made a policy shift that will end cabin service and prepare passengers for landing earlier in flights.

Southwest Airlines says it is ending cabin service earlier on flights. Here’s why.