Texas-based Southwest continues decades of investment in Austin and Texas through airport growth, job opportunities, and community partnerships DALLAS, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today 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 B ...