North Texas cities in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex have been hit with thousands of layoffs since the start of the year. In the latest, some 1,750 employees will be laid off from their jobs with Dallas-based Southwest Airlines – a roughly 15% corporate workforce reduction for the company.

Southwest airlines will cut 15 percent of its corporate workforce this spring. Here's what we know about Southwest jobs and flights in Phoenix.

Southwest Airlines cut hundreds of corporate roles, including senior leadership and director positions, as it works to trim its overhead and become a leaner company.

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

The low-cost air carrier said the cuts are mostly focused on corporate and leadership roles. Some 1,750 employees are expected to be laid off. Southwest Airlines has announced that it will lay off 15% of its employees in an effort to reduce costs and maximize its efficiencies.