Beginning on Dec. 4, a company spokesperson said, flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at an altitude of 18,000 feet (5,486 meters) instead of 10,000 feet (3,048 meters).

Additional changes are coming to Southwest Airlines this week as the airline says "nothing is more important" than the safety of customers and employees.

Southwest Airlines news policy meant to combat in-flight turbulence injuries will take effect next week ahead of holiday travels. The airline will require flight crew members to prepare for landing earlier — at an altitude of 18,

Southwest Airlines has announced its cabin staff will begin landing preparations at 18,000 feet, an increase on the current 10,000 feet.