Airlines

Employment trends and layoff analytics for the Airlines industry.

3,500
Total Affected
Since Jan 2024
2
Layoff Events
Across all companies
1
Companies
With layoffs
1,750
Avg per Event
Employees affected
2
Confirmed
Company verified events
0
Multi-Source
Multiple source verification
0
Severance Data
With severance information

Layoffs Over Time

By Sector

Industrials
3,500

Most Common Reasons

First major layoffs in 53-year history, part of cost-cutting strategy to enhance efficiency and profitability
1 event
Southwest Airlines announced a reduction of 15% of its corporate workforce, totaling 1,750 jobs. This marks the first significant layoffs in the company's 53-year history. The company is implementing cost-cutting measures amid financial pressures and changing market conditions in the airline industry.
1 event

Most Affected Departments

Corporate
1,750

Companies in Airlines

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO
LUV
3,500 employees affected · 2 events · Industrials

Recent Layoff Events

DateCompanyEmployeesReason
Mar 17, 2025
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO Confirmed
1,750 (15.0%)
First major layoffs in 53-year history, part of cost-cutting strategy to enhance efficiency and profitability
Feb 17, 2025
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO Confirmed
1,750 (15.0%)
Southwest Airlines announced a reduction of 15% of its corporate workforce, totaling 1,750 jobs. This marks the first significant layoffs in the company's 53-year history. The company is implementing cost-cutting measures amid financial pressures and changing market conditions in the airline industry.