American Airlines Axes Management, Support Jobs at Its Texas HQ

American Airlines said that it will cut a “small” number of management and support roles — mostly at its Fort Worth headquarters — in an effort to recalibrate its workforce to match current needs, Rio Yamat reported for the Associated Press (AP).

American did not disclose how many jobs will be affected. (Photo: American Airlines Facebook) 

The company said the layoffs “will help us optimize our performance and become even more efficient across the organization.”

It also said it plans to invest in other areas that support its “long-term business objectives.” American did not disclose how many jobs will be affected, and a company spokesperson declined further comment.

Airlines, including American, hired aggressively after the pandemic to meet a surge in travel demand as passengers returned to the skies.

But that demand slowed earlier this year amid broader economic uncertainty, prompting major U.S. airlines to reduce flight schedules and revise or withdraw profit outlooks for the year.

In September, Lufthansa Group said it would shed 4,000 jobs by 2030, most of them in Germany. Southwest Airlines announced earlier this year that it was slashing 15% of its corporate workforce — its first major layoffs in 53 years.