The layoffs challenge Southwest’s philosophy that happy employees would lead to happy customers, profitability and happy Southwest shareholders.

Southwest Airlines (LUV) , the fourth-largest airline in the U.S., is on a strict road to recovery after facing significant reputational and financial headwinds over the last few years. In December 2022,

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is cutting 15% of its corporate staff, it announced Monday. The layoffs amount to about 1,750 people; Southwest employs

Southwest Airlines cut hundreds of corporate roles, including senior leadership and director positions, as it works to trim its overhead and become a leaner company.

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 said it will cut 1,750 jobs at its Dallas Love Field headquarters, representing about 15% of its corporate workforce.

Southwest Airlines announced Monday plans to slash 1,750 jobs, which the company's CEO calls an unprecedented decision. The cuts focus on corporate positions, representing 15% of the staff, including senior leadership and directors,

Southwest Airlines said it will slash 15% of its corporate workforce -- the first mass layoffs in the company's decades-long history -- as the airline looks to cut costs.