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Southwest Airlines Cuts 15% of Corporate Workforce in Historic Layoff

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
15
EFFECTIVE DATE
Feb 18, 2025
15 OF 73,463 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Department affected: corporate.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Southwest Airlines Co. has announced a significant reduction in its corporate workforce, cutting 15% of its employees in what marks the first mass layoff in the company's history. This decision reflects the airline's response to ongoing challenges in the industry and aims to streamline operations. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to adapt to changing market conditions. While the exact number of employees affected has not been disclosed, the percentage indicates a substantial impact on the corporate team. This move underscores the airline's efforts to remain competitive amid economic pressures.

Southwest Airlines Co. cut 15 jobs affecting its corporate team as of February 18, 2025.

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 15 jobs on February 18, 2025. 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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Southwest Airlines Co.LUV
Industrials · 73,463 employees
23
EVENTS TRACKED
30K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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