Plummeting demand for travel has forced two major US carriers — Delta Air Lines and American Airlines — to gut their workforces through voluntary exit programs and layoffs.
Plummeting demand for travel has forced two major US carriers — Delta Air Lines and American Airlines — to gut their workforces through voluntary exit programs and layoffs.
Plummeting demand for travel has forced two major US carriers — Delta Air Lines and American Airlines — to gut their workforces through voluntary exit programs and layoffs.
In a letter addressed to employees, American said Wednesday that it needs to eliminate about 30% of its management and support staff because of its transition into a smaller airline. In addition to the staffing cuts, the Dallas-based company said involuntary separation decisions will be communicated in July, and those staff members will be on payroll until September 30.
Unfortunately the pandemic has caused tremendous damage to this industry, Nonetheless, this industry has never been kind to its customers. Flying today is totally different from flying 30 years ago. People are packed into airplanes like sardines, baggage fees continue to skyrocket, meal services and other perks are no longer available. The airlines industry is no longer kind to the flying public and many have chosen to drive rather than fly to locations within the US. I feel for the employees who have to be let go because of this, but I don't feel sorry for the airlines itself. They have been ripping consumers off for quite some time now. Maybe this will cause them to rethink how they need to move forward and win back those who have chosen not to fly.
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Unfortunately the pandemic has caused tremendous damage to this industry, Nonetheless, this industry has never been kind to its customers. Flying today is totally different from flying 30 years ago. People are packed into airplanes like sardines, baggage fees continue to skyrocket, meal services and other perks are no longer available. The airlines industry is no longer kind to the flying public and many have chosen to drive rather than fly to locations within the US. I feel for the employees who have to be let go because of this, but I don't feel sorry for the airlines itself. They have been ripping consumers off for quite some time now. Maybe this will cause them to rethink how they need to move forward and win back those who have chosen not to fly.
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