Southwest Airlines Announces 15% Corporate Staff Layoffs To Reduce Costs
Southwest Airlines jets are preparing to land on February 18, 2025 at Chicago, Illinois at Chicago Midway International Airport. The airline said it plans to layoff 1,750 employees and mark the first broad layoff in the company's history. (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images) OAN Staff James Meyers11:12am – Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 Southwest Airlines cut 15% […]
Southwest to lay off 15% of corporate staff
Southwest Airlines has cut 15% of the corporate workforce and rapidly reduced overhead costs to become a “lean” company. The airline said the layoffs are primarily targeting corporate overhead and leadership positions. Careers strive to build a “slimier and more agile organization” under its transformation plan, which will affect 1,750 jobs, including 11 senior leadership […]
Southwest Airlines cutting 1,750 jobs
Southwest Airlines announced Monday it would cut 1,750 jobs in late April. “As we continue to work together to transform our company, our focused areas will maximize efficiency and minimize costs,” writes Bob Jordan, president and CEO of Southwest Airlines. . Monday's notes To the workers. “We need to have a lean organizational structure that […]
Southwest to cut 15% of corporate staff, including senior leadership positions
Jack Otter and the Panel discuss the popular downfall of Southwest Airlines and how to turn it around in “Baron's Round Table.” Southwest Airlines has cut 15% of the corporate workforce and rapidly reduced overhead costs to become a “lean” company. The airline said the layoffs are primarily targeting corporate overhead and leadership positions. Careers […]
Migrant Encounters on Southwest Border Drop 96 Percent from Last Year
Migrant concerns along the border with Mexico in the southwestern US, fell nearly 96% last week compared to the average anxiety in February 2024. The base border sector has dropped nearly 89% from last year. Texas DPS spokesman Chris Olivares posted a series of daily summaries showing uncertainty for each of the five Texas-based border […]
Southwest passengers sing ‘YMCA’ while flying to DC for President Trump’s inauguration
A plane filled with passengers en route to Washington, D.C., celebrated President Donald Trump's inauguration by playing “YMCA,” a song associated with the commander-in-chief's campaign. Sarah Rogers of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, shared a video of her “unique” flying experience on Southwest Airlines on TikTok, which has since garnered more than 2 million views. Rogers told […]
Southwest City Where Nearly 3 in 4 Homes Are Paid For in Cash
House hunters who make an all-cash offer on a property typically have a significant advantage over competitors who need capital, as the sale is less likely to fall through. And cities in the southwest topped the list for all-cash transactions. Nearly three-quarters of homes purchased in Albuquerque, New Mexico, were paid for entirely in cash, […]
Southwest Airlines pilot arrested for showing up to work drunk
A Southwest Airlines pilot was arrested Wednesday in Georgia on suspicion of showing up to work intoxicated shortly before takeoff, police said. David Alsop, 52, of New Hampshire, was arrested at Savannah Hilton Head International Airport around 7 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. He was charged with drunk driving. Allsop was […]
Southwest Airlines sued by feds over chronically delayed flights
The Biden administration on Wednesday sued Southwest Airlines, accusing it of illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and disrupting passenger travel. In a civil suit filed with the Justice Department, the Department of Transportation said the airline operated on an unrealistic schedule and is seeking the maximum civil penalty. Southwest Airlines operated two chronically delayed […]
Southwest Airlines pauses corporate hiring and promotions, summer internships
Southwest Airlines is suspending corporate hiring, promotions and summer internships to cut costs after months of pressure from activist investors. The Dallas-based airline also discontinued “Southwest Rallys,” a team-building program dating back to 1985 that provided free food and entertainment, and company leaders discussed Southwest Airlines' future vision with employees. talk to members. CEO Bob […]