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Southwest Airlines to Lay Off 1,750 Employees at Dallas HQ

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
1,750
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~2.4%
1,750 OF 73,463 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Dallas, Texas.

Department affected: Corporate.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Southwest Airlines Co. has announced an unprecedented decision to lay off 1,750 employees at its Dallas headquarters. This significant workforce reduction reflects the company's response to ongoing challenges in the aviation industry. The layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and adapt to changing market conditions. While specific dates for the layoffs have not been disclosed, the company is preparing for these cuts as it navigates through a difficult economic landscape. The decision underscores the impact of current industry trends on employment within major airlines.

Southwest Airlines Co. cut 1,750 jobs affecting its Corporate team.

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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Estimated figure based on news reporting. Not yet confirmed by Southwest Airlines Co..

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Southwest Airlines Co.LUV
Industrials · 73,463 employees
23
EVENTS TRACKED
30K
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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CREATED DEC 10, 2025LAST UPDATED DEC 28, 2025