VERIFIED COMPANY CONFIRMED

Southwest Airlines Co. | Layoff Event

March 17, 2025 • 291 days ago

1,750 affected • 15.0%

Layoff Details

Reason: First major layoffs in 53-year history, part of cost-cutting strategy to enhance efficiency and profitability

March 2025 Layoffs Report: 275,000 Job Cuts Hit Highest Level Since 2020

U.S. employers announced 275,240 layoffs in March 2025, surging 60% from February. Federal government cuts escalated to 216,670 via DOGE (27 agencies). Technology 15,055, retail 11,709. Highest mon…

April 3, 2025 • 12 min read •

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February 2025 Layoffs Report: 172,000 Job Cuts Hit Highest Level Since 2020

U.S. employers announced 172,000 layoffs in February 2025, surging 245% from January. Federal government led with 62,000 cuts via DOGE initiative. Retail announced 39,000, technology 15,000. Highest monthly total since July 2020.

March 6, 2025 • 11 min read •

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Recent Southwest Airlines Co. News

Southwest soars past U.S. airline stocks as investors shrug off customer pushback (LUV:NYSE) - Seeking Alpha

Seeking Alpha • Dec 30

Southwest's profits are down 42% this year but it's the top U.S. airline stock - CNBC

CNBC • Dec 23

Southwest Airlines: Competitors Concerned. Consumers Thrilled. - Forbes

Forbes • Dec 30

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:LUV) Short Interest Down 19.6% in December - MarketBeat

MarketBeat • Jan 1

Company Info

Website: www.southwest.com
Industry: Airlines
Sector: Industrials
Headquarters: Dallas, TX, United States
CEO: Mr. Robert E. Jordan
Employees: 72,223

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Event Snapshot

Employees Affected 1,750

Percent of Workforce 15.0%

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Financials

Market Cap $21.60B

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