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Southwest Airlines to open crew base at the AUS in 2026

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December 12, 2025
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Southwest Airlines Co. plans to launch a crew base in Austin next year, officials announced Dec. 12.

It’s part of the Dallas-based airline’s plan to triple its employment base in Austin and continue to grow its operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, where it’s already the dominant carrier, CEO Bob Jordan said during a Dec. 12 press conference with local and state officials. Almost $20 million in state and city incentives have been earmarked for the project.

Southwest aims to have 200 daily flights out of ABIA, up from 130 flights currently, Jordan said.

Read the full story in Austin Business Journal: here.

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