Southwest Airlines is cutting 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoff. Read the CEO's full memo to employees.
Southwest Airlines on Monday announced its first mass layoff, saying it would cut about 1,750 employees in a bid to boost profitability.
Did Southwest Airlines Conduct Mass Layoffs in Preparation for JetBlue Merger? What We Know
The unconfirmed combination could hold benefits for both carriers, but would likely encounter significant regulatory hurdles.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announces mass layoffs, cutting 15% of corporate workforce
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines has announced an "unprecedented" mass layoff, cutting over 1,700 jobs. Monday, Southwest announced it is cutting 15% of its corporate and leadership workforce. "This decision is unprecedented in our 53-year history," Southwest President and CEO Bob Jordan said in a statement.
Southwest Airlines layoffs: How will they affect Arizona?
Southwest airlines will cut 15 percent of its corporate workforce this spring. Here's what we know about Southwest jobs and flights in Phoenix.
Southwest Airlines says first mass layoff won’t include BWI workers, operations
Southwest Airlines’ plans for its first-ever mass layoff is not expected to include any labor cuts or changes to operations at BWI Marshall Airport.
In 'unprecedented' decision, Southwest Airlines to layoff 1,750 employees at Dallas HQ
Southwest Airlines said it will cut 1,750 jobs at its Dallas Love Field headquarters, representing about 15% of its corporate workforce.
Southwest Airlines Announces First Mass Layoffs, Cutting 15% of Corporate Staff Amid Restructuring
Southwest Airlines plans to cut 15% of its corporate workforce, eliminating nearly 2,000 jobs, including 11 senior leadership roles, as part of a cost-saving strategy.
Southwest Airlines to Cut 15 Percent of Corporate Staff in Mass Layoff
Southwest Airlines' reduction will account for about 15 percent of corporate positions, including senior leadership and directors.
Another Southwest Airlines executive is leaving the company after string of layoffs
The company said this departure is separate from the 11 other senior level positions that were laid off in February.
What led to Southwest Airlines’ first mass layoffs in 53 years?
Southwest Airlines' layoffs in 2025 have sent shockwaves across the industry, as America’s most beloved airline is known for prioritizing employees.
After 53 Years, Southwest Airlines Just Made a Heartbreaking Announcement. It’s the Start of the End of an Era
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Southwest Airlines announces sweeping layoffs at Dallas headquarters, the first mass layoffs in company history
Southwest Airlines will lay off 1,750 employees at its Dallas headquarters for the first time in its history. DALLAS — For ...