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AirlinesDallas, TexasLUV72,790 employees

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WorkHush has 3 source-backed updates on Southwest Airlines workforce changes since February 2025. The latest, added April 13, 2026: 107 jobs at Chicago O'Hare as service there ends (WARN notice). Read it with sources ›

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107 jobs at Chicago O'Hare as service there ends

WARN notice · Illinois WARN notice reported April 13, 2026; layoffs begin June 4, 2026

Sources: NBC Chicago, WLOX

More about Southwest Airlines

Airline flying mostly domestic US routes, plus some near-international destinations, with a point-to-point network

Revenue
$28.1B
Fiscal 2025, up about 2%
Employees
72,790
As of December 2025, full-time equivalent
Stock
LUV
New York Stock Exchange
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
CEO
Bob Jordan
Since February 2022
Main businessesPassenger air travel, Rapid Rewards loyalty program, Chase co-brand card partnership
Current strategyMoving to assigned and extra-legroom seating, which started January 2026, and adding fee-based revenue to its business model
Recent workforce changesAbout 1,750 corporate roles, or 15% of corporate staff, cut in February 2025
CompetitorsDelta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines
Related companiesAmerican AirlinesDelta Air LinesUnited Airlines

Checked October 11, 2026 · Sources: sec.gov, altexsoft.com, aviationa2z.com

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