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American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs in October

American Airlines says it will furlough or lay off 19,000 employees in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic.

Travelers check in at the American Airlines terminal at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles in May. American Airlines said Tuesday it will furlough or lay off 19,000 employees in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic.
Travelers check in at the American Airlines terminal at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles in May. American Airlines said Tuesday it will furlough or lay off 19,000 employees in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic.Read moreMarcio Jose Sanchez / AP
    by David Koenig, The Associated Press
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