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January 10, 2025 5:09 pm ET -
Delta Delivers $1.4 Billion Bonus to Employees
Delta announced Friday that its employees will receive $1.4 billion as their share of the carrier’s 2024 profits as it celebrates its centennial anniversary this year. The airline estimated that the payout will be 10% of employees’ eligible earnings, representing…
November 11, 2024 10:15 am ET -
Southwest Looks to Trim Workforce at 18 Airports
Facing Boeing delivery delays and ongoing financial pressure, Southwest is rolling out what it calls a “Voluntary Separation Program” at several airports. The workforce reductions are slated to affect both union and nonunion workers, the carrier said in a memo…
October 3, 2024 12:33 pm ET -
KLM Faces Tough Times, Cuts Cost
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced a series of cost-cutting measures to improve its financial performance and ensure long-term sustainability. The airline, facing rising costs and operational challenges, seeks to bolster its bottom line amid a challenging industry landscape. KLM's…
September 18, 2024 1:58 pm ET -
Boeing Furloughs Workers as Strike Halts Key Programs in Pacific…
Two days after announcing a hiring freeze, Boeing has notified employees it will be moving forward with furloughs over the coming days. This comes after over 30,000 workers with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) rejected a…
August 20, 2024 10:42 am ET -
U.S. Airlines Record Largest Workforce in Over Two Decades
U.S. airlines set a new record, employing over one million people across both passenger and cargo sectors. In June 2024, U.S. scheduled carriers added just over 200,000 jobs. The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires passenger, cargo, and charter carriers operating…