Southwest Airlines warns staff of 'tough decisions' ahead, Bloomberg reports
) has warned employees that it will soon make tough decisions as part of a strategy to restore profits and counter demands from activist investor Elliott Investment Management, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday.
"I apologize in advance if you as an individual are affected by it," Watterson said, according to the report, adding that he didn't offer any details on the pending moves.It plans to offer assigned and extra-legroom seats to attract premium travelers and start overnight flights. It will present the details to investors on Sept. 26.
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