Southwest Airlines Shutting Down 2025 News

Southwest Airlines Shutting Down 2025 News. Southwest airlines is cutting 15% of its corporate workforce, or 1,750 employees, the carrier said. Southwest airlines announced thursday it will stop serving four airports after reporting increased losses in the first quarter and more delays in the delivery of promised jets.

Southwest will cut 1,750 jobs. Will cut about 1,750 jobs in its leadership ranks, a dramatic step to reduce expenses that mark the first layoffs in the carrier’s history.