American Airlines Set To Lay Off 19,000 Employees

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American Airlines Set To Lay Off 19,000 Employees

American Airlines Set To Lay Off 19,000 Employees

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Published 25 Aug 2020

Watch VideoAmerican Airlines is laying off thousands of workers as air travel continues to suffer during the pandemic.

The company's CEO said Tuesday it will furlough more than 19,000 employees in October. More than 23,000 employees accepted buyouts, early-retirement packages, or took long-term leave. But that wasn't enough to...

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