Southwest Airlines To Lay Off 75 Employees Despite Reporting Record $7.2 Billion Q1 Revenue

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Southwest Airlines has laid off approximately 75 employees as part of what the carrier described as an “operational restructuring,” despite recently reporting a record $7.2 billion in first-quarter operating revenue. The layoffs were reported earlier this week and affect workers tied to the airline’s internal operational support structure. The decision comes at a time when the Dallas-based carrier is pursuing cost reductions and broader organizational changes in response to months of strategic pressure.

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