26-Apr-2024 11:27 AM
Southwest Airlines to reduce workforce, offer voluntary time off under cost control initiatives
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan reported (25-Apr-2024) the carrier is implementing cost control initiatives, including limiting hiring and offering voluntary time off programmes in 2024. As a result, Southwest now expects to end 2024 with approximately 2000 fewer employees compared to the end of 2023. [more - original PR]