United Airlines Plans To Cut Thousands Of Pilots

United Airlines plans to furlough up to 2,850 pilots, which is 21% of its total pilots, after government aid ends in September. The airline industry is urging Congress to include them in the next coronavirus relief bill, but discussions have stalled. Delta and American Airlines are also planning pilot cuts, but fewer than 2,000 each.

What percentage of United pilots might be furloughed after government aid ends?

• 15%

• 21%

• 25%

• 30%

When is the government aid expected to expire, prompting potential furloughs?

• End of November

• End of October

• End of September

• End of August

What is the airline industry requesting in the next relief bill?

• Increased flight routes

• Inclusion in the relief package

• More government loans

• Reduction in taxes

What has stalled in Congress that affects the airline industry?

• New tax legislation

• Infrastructure bill

• Coronavirus relief bill talks

• Environmental regulations

Which airlines are planning to cut fewer than 2000 pilots each?

• American and United

• United and Delta

• Delta and American

• Southwest and Delta