Amid flight reductions, Southwest executives say the carrier remains committed to Denver hub for the long-haul.

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announced Monday that it's laying off 15% of its corporate employees. About 1,750 employees will be affected, according to a release from the airline. Eligible employees will continue to receive salary and benefits until April. They'll also receive severance pay and help to find new jobs.

Southwest Airlines just made a major announcement that’s leaving a lot of employees scrambling. According to Kere News, The Dallas-based airline is laying off 15% of its corporate workforce, affecting about 1,750 employees—ouch.