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 seats to an upright position earlier than before.

Southwest Airlines is ending in-flight service earlier than it previously did in an effort to reduce the risk of injury to its cabin crews.

Southwest Airlines now ends cabin service earlier, preparing for landing at 18,000 feet to reduce turbulence risks. Learn about these safety-driven changes and their impact.

Southwest Airlines says it is ending its cabin service earlier on its flights starting next month. Beginning on Dec. 4, a company spokesperson said, flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at an altitude of 18,

Starting next week, Southwest flight attendants will begin preparing cabins for landing at 18,000 feet instead of 10,000 feet. Here’s why.

From December 4, flight attendants will reportedly begin preparing the cabin for landing at 18,000 feet rather than 10,000 feet.