American Airlines will cut 921 flight attendants, 17 here
American Airlines is cutting 921 flight attendant jobs as it deals with an ongoing downturn in traffic and lower revenue. The cuts take effect Oct. 1.
American, the nation’s second-largest airline, said 228 employees will be furloughed — laid off but with rehiring rights — and the company will put 244 more on leave for two months. Another 449 will take voluntary options such as leave.
The airline said it planned to cut 1,200 flight attendant jobs but was able to reduce the number by adjusting staffing requirements for the winter.
The airline said in June that it would cut jobs as it reduced flights to meet lower travel demand.
American said that of the 228 furloughs, 105 would be at LaGuardia, 67 at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport, 25 in Boston, 17 in St. Louis and 14 at Reagan National near Washington.