United Airlines to Cut Over 16,000 Jobs in October: Memo

United Airlines to Cut Over 16,000 Jobs in October: Memo
A United Airlines plane lands at San Francisco International Airport in Burlingame, Calif., on March 6, 2020. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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United Airlines said it is planning to cut about 16,000 jobs next month after federal aid to airline companies is set to expire.

The cuts, of which many are furloughs, are to jobs including about 6,920 flight attendants, 2,850 pilots, 1,400 management jobs, 2,010 mechanics and 2,260 in airport operations, and others, according to a memo that was published online.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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