Southwest Airlines attendants picket outside Atlanta airport over working conditions

ATLANTA — Southwest’s flight attendants are picketing nationwide, demanding changes to working conditions.

Several flight attendants picketed outside Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Tuesday morning.

Their union said complaints include pay that only kicks in after boarding, and 24-hour, on-call shifts.

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Southwest Airlines said it encourages employees to express their opinions and it does not expect flight disruptions.

Earlier this month, off-duty Delta Air Lines pilots picketed outside the airport as well, saying they were working overtime to keep delays and cancellations to a minimum.

Airlines blame staffing shortages for the overstretched pilots.

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