Southwest issues layoff warnings to 6,828 employees

Reuters

Published Dec 03, 2020 01:16PM ET

Updated Dec 03, 2020 01:35PM ET

(Reuters) - Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) Co said on Thursday it had issued notices to 6,828 employees warning them that they could be furloughed, amid a slump in demand for air travel due to the coronavirus crisis.

The involuntary furloughs will happen on March 15 or April 1, unless Southwest reaches cost-saving agreements or the government enacts a satisfactory Payroll Support Program extension.