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

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

Southwest Airlines has ordered flight attendants to wrap up cabin service and prepare the cabin for landing earlier over rising fears that crewmembers could be seriously injured from turbulence. In an internal memo seen by View from the Wing,

Southwest Airlines will alter landing procedures from December 2024, in an effort to reduce injuries sustained by cabin crew members during turbulence.

Southwest Airlines news policy meant to combat in-flight turbulence injuries will take effect next week ahead of holiday travels. The airline will require flight crew members to prepare for landing earlier — at an altitude of 18,