Delta To Avoid Furloughs For Most Employees

Delta Airlines plans to furlough over 1900 pilots despite efforts to avoid job cuts through early retirements and voluntary leaves. The company has relied on $25 billion in government aid, which expires at the end of September. Delta will continue to cut work hours and executive pay while seeking more government support. Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines has avoided job cuts through buyouts and retirements, but American and United Airlines may furlough up to 35,000 employees by year-end.

What is the reason American Airlines and United Airlines might furlough employees?

What strategies did Southwest Airlines use to avoid job cuts?