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American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs in October

by AP Airlines Writer
| August 25, 2020 9:27 AM

DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines said Tuesday it will cut more than 40,000 jobs, including 19,000 through furloughs and layoffs, in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic.

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