American Airlines Cuts Flight Attendant Jobs
In the latest indicator that the U.S. airline industry is still struggling, American Airlines has announced plans to eliminate 921 flight attendant positions, representing six percent of the company’s in-flight service staff. Like many U.S. carriers, American Airlines has reduced its flight capacity this summer, cutting seven percent of flights in June. For a closer look at the state of the nation’s airlines, we speak with reporter Charisse Jones, who covers the airline industry for USA Today.
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