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Major · 13 crew bases

Last checked Oct 22, 2026

13crew bases listed
47CommuteBase crashpads near its bases
Applications closedpilot hiring

Crew bases

BaseCrew typeBase guideAirports on that pageCrashpads
Flight attendants (13)
ATLFlight attendantsAtlanta Hartsfield-JacksonATL6
AUSFlight attendantsAustinAUSNone yet
BWIFlight attendantsWashington DCIAD · DCA · BWI3
DALFlight attendantsDallas/Fort WorthDFW · DAL · TKI5
DENFlight attendantsDenverDEN6
HOUFlight attendantsHoustonIAH · HOU5
LASFlight attendantsLas VegasLAS4
LAXFlight attendantsLos Angeles InternationalLAX · ONT · BUR · SNA5
MDWFlight attendantsChicago O'HareORD · MDW9
BNAFlight attendantsNashvilleBNANone yet
OAKFlight attendantsSan Francisco InternationalSFO · OAK2
MCOFlight attendantsOrlandoMCO · SFB1
PHXFlight attendantsPhoenixPHX · AZA/IWA1

Crashpads = CommuteBase crashpad cards on that base guide. A card can serve more than one base.

Flight attendant bases come from our CabinOpenings sheet, which cites Southwest flight attendant careers page.

Pilot bases: Unverified. We couldn't confirm a reliable source for this yet.

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Key facts

  • HeadquartersDallas, Texas
  • Pilot unionSouthwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA)
  • Contract statusSWAPA · agreement amendable Jan 1, 2029
  • FleetBoeing 737-700/800/MAX 8
  • Pilot hiringFO application currently closed (next posting coming)

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Good news

  • Aug 4, 2026Southwest announced its fall schedule and new seasonal flying. Southwest newsroom
  • May 4, 2026Southwest added new flights and longer schedules at Las Vegas and Orlando. Southwest newsroom

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Jumpseat

From public airline and union pages only. Procedures change, so confirm with the airline before you travel. 1 of 8 items confirmed.

  • Cockpit jumpseat / CASSSouthwest pilots have CASS access, which opens up multiple jumpseat agreements.Source: Southwest Airlines pilot careers page, checked Oct 22, 2026
  • Cabin jumpseat for flight attendantsUnverified. We couldn't confirm a reliable source for this yet.
  • Dress codeUnverified. We couldn't confirm a reliable source for this yet.
  • How to listUnverified. We couldn't confirm a reliable source for this yet.
  • Check-inUnverified. We couldn't confirm a reliable source for this yet.
  • PriorityUnverified. We couldn't confirm a reliable source for this yet.
  • International cockpit jumpseatUnverified. We couldn't confirm a reliable source for this yet.
  • Airline's own jumpseat proceduresUnverified. We couldn't confirm a reliable source for this yet.

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