American Airlines Set To Lay Off 19,000 Employees

The travel industry continues to suffer due to the pandemic, leading American Airlines to furlough over 19,000 employees in October. Despite 23,000 employees accepting buyouts or early retirement, the company will cut 40,000 jobs, with flight attendants and pilots being the most affected. The $25 billion federal stimulus received by American Airlines will run out by the end of September, and the company needs another $25 billion to avoid further layoffs. Starting 2020 with nearly 140,000 employees, American Airlines expects to have fewer than 100,000 by October.

What measures did American Airlines take to manage its workforce during the pandemic?

• Furloughs and buyouts

• Expanded flight routes

• Increased hiring

• Reduced ticket prices

Which group of employees at American Airlines is facing the largest number of job cuts?

• Ground staff

• Engineers

• Pilots

• Flight attendants

How much federal stimulus money did American Airlines receive?

• $25 billion

• $20 billion

• $15 billion

• $10 billion

What is the expected number of employees at American Airlines by October?

• Less than 100,000

• Around 130,000

• More than 140,000

• Exactly 120,000

What does American Airlines need to avoid further layoffs?

• Increase in ticket sales

• Another $25 billion in federal aid

• Reduction in fuel prices

• Expansion of international routes