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Southwest Airlines Announces Layoff of 75 Employees Amid Record Q1 Revenue

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
75
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.1%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Apr 15, 2023
75 OF 73,463 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Southwest Airlines Co. has announced the layoff of 75 employees, despite reporting a record revenue of $7.2 billion for the first quarter of 2023. The decision comes as the airline navigates operational challenges and seeks to streamline its workforce. While the company has seen significant financial success, it appears to be making adjustments to its staffing levels. The layoffs are set to take effect shortly, reflecting a strategic move in response to current market conditions.

Southwest Airlines Co. cut 75 jobs as of April 15, 2023.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 73,463 people Southwest Airlines Co. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 23 layoff events at Southwest Airlines Co. since April 2023, affecting a combined 26,511 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Southwest Airlines Co. cut 75 jobs on April 15, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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