Southwest to open new crew base for pilots, flight attendants at AUS

Southwest (LUV) Airlines announced that a new Crew Base for Pilots and Flight Attendants will open in March 2026 in Austin, Texas, creating more than 2,000 new jobs based at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, AUS, and positioning the airline for continued growth in Central Texas. Most Employees at the new Base will be Captains, First Officers, and Flight Attendants, supported by new Base Leadership and supporting staff. Southwest is also planning to add a recurring training facility for Flight Attendants as part of its ongoing business transformation. “This investment demonstrates our commitment to Austin and to our Customers,” said Bob Jordan, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Vice Chairman of the Board. “As the largest carrier at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, we appreciate the vision of Governor Abbott and Mayor Watson in clearing the way for Austin to become an even bigger part of our future.”