United Airlines Pilots Reach Agreement To Avoid Nearly 3,000 Furloughs

The video discusses United Airlines' efforts to avoid furloughs by reducing flight schedules and spreading work among pilots. Despite layoff warnings to 36,000 employees, some have taken buyouts or long-term leave. However, United plans to furlough nearly 12,000 union employees soon. The airline industry faces challenges with air travel at one-third of pre-pandemic levels, and recovery is not expected until a COVID-19 vaccine is widely available.

What strategy did United Airlines use to prevent nearly 3000 furloughs?

• Increased flight schedules

• Offered higher salaries

• Reduced flight schedules and shared work

• Hired more pilots

How many employees received layoff warnings from United Airlines in July?

• 13,000

• 7,000

• 36,000

• 12,000

What is the total number of United Airlines workers who have taken buyouts or long-term leave?

• 3,000

• 12,000

• 7,000

• 36,000

When are several airlines expecting more furloughs due to the end of federal funding?

• December 1st

• November 1st

• October 1st

• September 1st

What do United executives believe is necessary for air travel to return to pre-pandemic levels?

• A COVID-19 vaccine

• Higher ticket prices

• Increased federal funding

• More flight attendants