During second quarter 2020, we introduced voluntary extended emergency time off and separation programs with the goal of aligning staffing to reduced flight schedules to avoid involuntary furloughs and layoffs. Employees had until July 15 th to elect to participate in these voluntary programs, and I am proud to share that, combined, approximately 16,900 Employees volunteered for these programs, representing nearly 27 percent of our workforce.
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See every recorded layoff for SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
AI Layoff Tracker, AskTheRecruiter.com. "SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO, 16,900 jobs (2020-07-23)." Retrieved Aug 1, 2026. Primary source: SEC EDGAR 8-K.