DALLAS American Airlines said Tuesday it will eliminate 19,000 jobs in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic.
The furloughs and management layoffs announced Tuesday are in addition to 23,500 employees who accepted buyouts, retired early or took long-term leaves of absence.
U.S. air travel plunged 95% by April, a few weeks after the first significant coronavirus outbreaks in the United States.
In March, passenger airlines got $25 billion from the government to save jobs for six months, and American was the biggest beneficiary, receiving $5.8 billion.
American plans to fly less than half its usual schedule and only one-fourth of its lucrative international service in the fourth quarter.