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U.S. Airlines Face Major Layoffs Amid Economic Struggles

3/19/2025

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In January 2025, U.S. airlines faced a tough reality as their workforce dwindled to 1,009,141, shedding over 5,000 jobs since December. The passenger sector lost 411 positions, while FedEx led cargo layoffs with 5,018 cuts. Southwest Airlines added to the turmoil, announcing 1,750 layoffs amid growing economic uncertainty, highlighting ongoing industry struggles.

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Story summary

In January 2025, U.S. airlines faced a tough reality as their workforce dwindled to 1,009,141, shedding over 5,000 jobs since December. The passenger sector lost 411 positions, while FedEx led cargo layoffs with 5,018 cuts. Southwest Airlines added to the turmoil, announcing 1,750 layoffs amid growing economic uncertainty, highlighting ongoing industry struggles.