Source: Orange County Register
“Southwest Airlines Co. will offer voluntary departure packages or extended leaves to airport workers in 18 cities, including Los Angeles and Atlanta, as aircraft delivery delays force the carrier to trim its flying plans. The offers will be extended to airport ground workers such as customer service, ramp and operations agents, as well as cargo employees and supervisors in some cases, the company said in a statement Monday. Employees in Southwest’s headquarters that support airport workers will also be given the buyout option. Southwest didn’t immediately say how many people will receive the offers, which will be shared this week. Those who accept will leave the airline at the end of the year. The carrier previously said it plans to end this year with 2,000 fewer workers than at the end of 2023.” (11/12/24)