Did Southwest Airlines Conduct Mass Layoffs in Preparation for JetBlue Merger? What We Know
The unconfirmed combination could hold benefits for both carriers, but would likely encounter significant regulatory hurdles.
Southwest Airlines is cutting 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoff. Read the CEO's full memo to employees.
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 laying off more than 1,700 workers
About 600 of those employees are at the company's Dallas headquarters and maintenance facility. The company said the layoffs will save about $210 million this year.
Southwest Airlines layoffs: How will they affect Arizona?
Southwest airlines will cut 15 percent of its corporate workforce this spring. Here's what we know about Southwest jobs and flights in Phoenix.
How Southwest Airlines layoffs will impact Jackson, MS, airport. Get the details
The reduction also includes leadership positions, Southwest said, adding it would eliminate 11 senior leadership roles — which represents 15% of the company's senior management committee.
What do historic layoffs mean for future of Southwest Airlines?
Days after Southwest announced its first layoffs in company history, a C-suite executive who has been with the company for over two decades stepped down. Aviation experts weigh in on the future of the airline after passengers and employees are left wondering.
Frontier, JetBlue And Southwest Navigate Industry Primed For Mergers
Key executives from Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways and United Airlines all appeared at a Barclays conference in Miami.
JetBlue, Spirit Or Breeze? Southwest Airlines Crew Union Rep Posts Raise Merger Questions
The blogosphere is awash with rumors and speculation about what Southwest Airlines is up to and which airline it will acquire ...
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Is Southwest Airlines looking to acquire another carrier? What we know so far
Both JetBlue and Breeze Airways, the two airlines which topped the answers to Click’s public poll, are widely considered in ...
Despite Merger Chatter, JetBlue Exec Fondly Recalls American Partnership
As rumors swirl regarding a JetBlue alliance with Southwest, JetBlue President Marty St. George recalled the carrrer’s ...
What Are Southwest Airlines' Top Boeing 737-800 Routes From Oakland?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the most frequent route from Oakland Airport onboard Southwest’s 737-800 aircraft.
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Southwest Is Giving Away Its Coveted Companion Pass—But You Have to Act Fast
Southwest Airlines recently announced the "bring a friend for free" promotion, which provides a coveted Companion Pass, or ...
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Airlines push back on new federal protections for passengers with disabilities
The new regulations were welcomed by disability advocates. Airlines damage thousands of wheelchairs and mobility devices each ...
Major US airlines challenge Biden-era DOT wheelchair accessibility rule
The DOT's Biden-era rule protecting travelers with mobility devices is being brought to court by major U.S. airlines.
Airlines look to remove consumer protections for travelers who use wheelchairs
Trade group for American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United say carriers are mishandling fewer passenger wheelchairs.
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JetBlue shopping around for potential tie-up partner as NEA appeal deadline looms
JetBlue Airways is exploring tie-ups with several US carriers, including the potential revival of its defunct the Northeast ...