American Airlines has confirmed thousands of staff layoffs, citing a need to recalibrate its workforce to match current operational demands, with cuts aimed at optimising performance and boosting efficiency across the organisation.
Exact figures remain undisclosed, though industry sources estimate over 5,000 employees could be impacted.
The layoffs mark a departure from post-pandemic hiring surges, as travel demand slowed amid economic uncertainty earlier this year, prompting major US carriers to revise flight schedules and profit outlooks.
American Airlines plans to reinvest savings into areas supporting long-term business objectives, with no specific timeline provided for the cuts. Lufthansa Group previously revealed plans to shed 4,000 jobs by 2030, mostly in Germany, while Southwest Airlines cut 15pc of its corporate staff earlier this year. United Airlines reduced its management headcount by 4pc through natural attrition, avoiding major layoffs.
American Airlines staff received formal notices, with transition support promised. Dublin staff were called to a mandatory meeting.
American Airlines shared “The layoffs will help us optimise our performance and become even more efficient across the organisation.”
JonNYC shared “Reduction last week was supposed to be announced today.”
American Airlines executive shared “We also said we plan on investing in other areas that support our long-term business objectives.”
