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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Koenig

Southwest plans to cut flights in Atlanta while adding them elsewhere. Its unions are unhappy

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Southwest Airlines plans to eliminate about one-third of its flights to Atlanta next year to save money as it comes under pressure from a hedge fund to increase profits and boost the airline’s stock price.

The retreat in Atlanta, where Southwest is far smaller than Delta Air Lines, will eliminate more than 300 jobs for pilots and flight attendants, although they will have a chance to relocate, according to the company.

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