Rumors run rampant about Southwest Airlines merger
There's a growing volume of online chatter about the next big airline merger that's likely to be proposed, and much of it involves Southwest Airlines.
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.
What do historic layoffs mean for future of Southwest Airlines?
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Southwest Airlines cuts almost a fifth of its workforce in company's first mass layoffs
Southwest Airlines plans to cut 1,750 jobs or 15 percent of its corporate workforce, in the US carrier's first company-wide layoffs in its 54-year history. The Dallas-based airline said Monday that the job cuts would be focused almost entirely on “corporate overhead and leadership positions,
Southwest Airlines to Lay Off 1,750 Employees
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announced this week that it will lay off 1,750 employees, marking the first workforce reduction in its 53-year history. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN)
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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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 year, at a rate of about 1 of every 100 devices, according to the ...
Five major airlines are suing the U.S. government over a rule that punished them for damaging passengers’ wheelchairs
More than 11,500 wheelchairs and scooters were mishandled by airlines in 2023, according to the Department of Transportation.
Southwest Airlines’ First Major Job Cut in 53 Years Is Set to Reduce 15% Staff
Southwest Airlines (LUV) is about to implement its first-ever major job cut in 53 years, reducing 15% of its corporate staff.
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Airlines Sue to Avoid Consequences for Breaking Disabled Travelers’ Wheelchairs
In addition to the new rule, the Department of Transportation also fined American Airlines $50 million last October for its ...
US airlines challenge Biden wheelchair passenger protection rule
Major U.S. airlines and a trade association have challenged a Biden administration rule issued in December requiring new ...
Southwest Airlines Could Fly High On Demand Growth, But Needs To Improve Margins
Southwest Airlines' gross and net income margins could use improvement vs. peers, as well as its dividend growth trend. See ...