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Southwest Airlines Cuts 1,750 Jobs Amid Restructuring

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,750
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.4%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
1,750 OF 73,463 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Dallas, Texas, USA.

Department affected: Corporate.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Southwest Airlines Co. has announced the layoff of 1,750 employees as part of a restructuring effort. This decision comes in response to ongoing challenges faced by the airline industry, including rising operational costs and decreased travel demand. The layoffs are expected to impact various departments across the company, although specific locations and departments have not been detailed. This move reflects Southwest's strategy to streamline operations and adapt to the changing market conditions. The layoffs are effective immediately, marking a significant reduction in the workforce as the airline seeks to stabilize its financial position.

Southwest Airlines Co. cut 1,750 jobs affecting its Corporate team as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 2.4% 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 1,750 jobs on February 18, 2025. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Southwest Airlines Co. cut 1,750 jobs on October 25, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Southwest Airlines Co. cut 1,750 jobs on October 1, 2023. If you were part of this round, what was your experience? Others going through it are reading. You can post anonymously below.

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Industrials · 73,463 employees
23
EVENTS TRACKED
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AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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