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Alaska Airlines plans to lay off 121 employees, including at Spokane International Airport
The Daily Spokane Valley team
Alaska Airlines is laying off 121 employees in Renton, Seattle and Spokane, according to a letter it sent Washington's Employment Security Department. The first layoffs are set for on or about Dec. 31, and the airline expects them to be permanent. Entire facilities aren't closing.
121employees Alaska Airlines is laying off in Renton, Seattle and Spokane
That's the count in the letter Alaska sent to Washington's Employment Security Department.
Source: NonStop Local KHQ
A federal notice dated Oct. 30 names Spokane International Airport, 9000 W Airport Dr, among the affected sites. The positions include administrative roles, directors, BI analysts, call center specialists, fuel operations managers, marketing, software engineers and talent acquisitions.
The cuts reach sites in Spokane, Renton, SeaTac and Seattle
| Where | Site in the notice |
|---|---|
| Spokane | Spokane International Airport |
| Renton | Renton Global Training Center |
| SeaTac | Several locations, including the airport and corporate HQ |
| Seattle | Buildings around Seattle |
Sources: KOMO, NonStop Local KHQ
- Bumping rights: don't apply to affected workers
- Union return: some may go back to a former union position
- Law: notice meets Washington's WARN Act requirements
- Contact: Christin Leise, managing director of people operations
Sources: NonStop Local KHQ, KOMO