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.

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

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,

Starting next week, Southwest flight attendants will begin preparing cabins for landing at 18,000 feet instead of 10,000 feet. Here’s why.