Ultimately I think we got to a good place,” Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said. He also said the chapter with Elliott Investment Managers is closed.

The Southwest ( LUV) airport employees being offered buyouts include ramp agents, customer service agents, cargo workers, and operations agents. In addition to the voluntary separation packages, the airline is also offering an "employee time off" program in January that will allow workers to take unpaid time off and return to their jobs later.