Southwest Airlines’ plans for its first-ever mass layoff is not expected to include any labor cuts or changes to operations at BWI Marshall Airport.

Southwest Airlines announced Monday plans to slash 1,750 jobs, which the company's CEO calls an unprecedented decision. The cuts focus on corporate positions, representing 15% of the staff, including senior leadership and directors,

Southwest also has embarked on a three-year plan to evolve its offerings, including introducing assigned seating—another first for the carrier—and the creation of an extended legroom product, both of which are designed to bolster the carrier’s revenue.

Southwest Airlines Co.’s stock rose 0.5% Tuesday, after the carrier said it’s cutting 1,750 corporate positions, equal to 15% of that group, as it moves to cut costs and create a leaner organization.

Southwest Airlines will lay off 1,750 employees at its Dallas headquarters for the first time in its history. DALLAS — For the first time in its 53-year history, Southwest Airlines announced it will be laying off hundreds of workers at its Dallas headquarters.

The layoffs, which the company expects to complete by the end of the second quarter, are estimated to net $210 million in savings this year.

Southwest Airlines said it will slash 15% of its corporate workforce -- the first mass layoffs in the company's decades-long history -- as the airline looks to cut costs.

Southwest Airlines said it will cut 1,750 jobs at its Dallas Love Field headquarters, representing about 15% of its corporate workforce.

Southwest Airlines (LUV) is about to implement its first-ever major job cut in 53 years, reducing 15% of its corporate staff. The layoffs are