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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 enacts significant layoffs — more than 1,700 jobs cut
Southwest had the equivalent of 72,450 full-time employees at the end of 2023. With cuts focused on corporate workers, the layoffs are sure to be felt in Dallas, which is home to the company's headquarters at Love Field.
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 the first time in its 53-year history, Southwest Airlines announced it will be laying off hundreds of workers at its Dallas headquarters.
Southwest Airlines to Slash Corporate Workforce in First Mass Layoff
The cuts are a first for Southwest, which hadn’t previously conducted a mass layoff in its 53-year history. They mark one of the most tangible signs of a shift in the airline’
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.
Southwest Airlines to cut 1,750 corporate positions in first nonvoluntary layoffs in its 53-year history
Southwest Airlines Co.’s stock fell 1% Tuesday after the carrier said it is cutting 1,750 corporate positions, equal to 15% of that group, as it moves to cut costs and create a leaner organization. The cuts will affect senior leadership and directors,
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