Quite a few layoffs happened in November 2025, right before the U.S. mid-term election day so it would get buried in the news. It affected administrative and IT positions not only at hubs but smaller airports. "People were being immediately escorted... — read more 

Share any updates you may have about American Airlines layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

While full details remain pending, reports suggest several thousand employees may be affected, including those at major airports such as Dallas–Fort Worth Airport (DFW) and corporate offices. Some roles are reportedly being transferred overseas to... — read more 

American Airlines has begun layoffs following a recent financial loss, according to the Phoenix Business Journal. The airline stated it is “right-sizing” its workforce, indicating a need to adjust staffing levels in response to performance and... — read more 

American Airlines Layoffs Started Yesterday 11/3/2025

Hundreds of Air Wisconsin workers face potential layoffs as part of possible sale PSA Airlines announces layoffs as Dayton headquarters move to North... — read more 

While helping a manager at DFW with a computer issue in June 2025, I spotted a PDF open on his second monitor, clearly not meant for my eyes—labeled “OneWorld GlobalSync Directive” and marked for upper management only. It detailed American Airlines’... — read more 

Post any information about potential or actual American Airlines layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Does anyone else feel like they get treated differently than others by management? I have often felt bullied here, and find it hard to trade off my shifts or get VTO when others who are new are barely here. What is the deal at your station? How are... — read more 

Anyone know of any employment / labor lawyers who’ve successfully gone after American? Would appreciate any recommendations, without going into any specifics here.

“AMERICAN Airlines Group will lay off 656 employees who help passengers with lost luggage and other travel problems as their jobs are consolidated into other teams. The change will affect 335 employees in Phoenix and 321 in Dallas-Fort Worth who... — read more 

American Airlines just terminated all 700 customer service employees between Dallas and Phoenix hubs. They are restructuring this department into a 150 employee workforce split between Dallas and Phoenix. Terminated employees will be given the... — read more 

Make a prediction and tell us what you think about American Airlines layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

The reorganization impacts its U.S operations and includes a number of layoffs. Other global regions are set to follow, with the cuts coming just weeks ahead of its move to shift more of its airfares to direct retail channels, including its own... — read more 

Is this going to be an interesting year as it relates to American Airlines layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Does anyone get exempt?

https://www.zdnet.com/article/an-american-airlines-pilot-just-said-the-quiet-part-out-loud-its-not-pretty/

Now that they need us desperately, they suddenly have the money to give us all a 17 percent raise? Where was that money hiding before now, I wonder? I'm not complaining, mind you, I just find it funny how when we asked for a raise, there was no way... — read more 

https://www.businessinsider.com/american-airlines-offers-pilots-pay-rise-amid-shortage-2022-7

How is the culture?

Robert Isom’s plan as he takes over as chief executive at American Airlines is simple: “Run a reliable operation” and “return to... — read more 

I'm so tired of never being 100 percent sure I'll have a job the next day or week or month.

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/american-airlines-ceo-doug-parker-retire-20-years-helm-rcna7844

Lawmakers and the public are frustrated that airlines are struggling to staff flights and recover from routine disruptions that cascade into hundreds or thousands of flight cancellations - as was the case earlier this year with Southwest, American... — read more 

As a contractor at AA I can tell you their technology departments are the worst managed groups of all the airlines. There are no real architects or planners, and the IT managers I worked with are disorganized and abusive. They promote the worst... — read more 

Look at what's happening in Australia. Qantas is furloughing 2,500 people once again and we might be right behind. Depending on how the whole Delta variant thing continues to develop, we might be seeing more and more of our planes grounded once... — read more 

They all seem to be more efficient than AA but more importantly they actually fire poorly performing employees and managers. In 20 years we’ll probably still be here but we will just be irrelevant compared to others. I’m so glad I’m getting out soon... — read more 

They treat employees like dirt and then are shocked when nobody wants to work for them. Shocking. "American Airlines has asked its Texas headquartered employees to volunteer at Dallas-Fort Worth for the busy summer season. In a letter to... — read more 

As the next round of federal aid is set to expire next month, American Airlines is warning 13,000 employees across the country of potential furloughs. American Airlines CEO Doug Parker and president Robert Isom issued WARN letters, alerting workers... — read more 

No airlines are hiring right now that's for sure and yet I keep hearing of people who are walking away because they found new jobs. Where? Can you please tell the rest of us who is currently hiring people in our field? I really don't feel like... — read more 

American Air Warns of 13000 Layoffs as Summer Outlook Dims The warning came less than a week after United Airlines Holdings Inc. told 14,000 employees that their jobs may again be in... — read more 

All the people who are about to be called back should make sure to be really prepared for April, because it's likely they'll just find themselves without a job once again. AA did this after the first stimulus round. As soon as the benefits expired... — read more 

What is the usual package? I don't work here, just trying to see if we are getting screwed over by our employer (because it certainly feels like it.)

If the market makes a turn soon, do you think there will be American Airlines Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?

Without passengers to fill domestic flights, airlines are turning to cargo If the layoffs proceed, anticipate heavy flight cuts and an uncertain holiday travel season unless travel demand picks up. Hotels and vacation rentals. •1,057:... — read more 

I just want to say that AA has the worst technology group of any company I’ve worked for. It’s shocking how disorganized they are and how poorly they understand the real value of good IT practices. I’ve witnessed abuse of employees and failure to... — read more 

It makes a lot of sense for the CEO to say that we need business to reopen in order to bounce back. However, I wonder if the company can count on that given that the pandemic has changed business models which are now based on digital... — read more 

While in some cases major airlines have been able to defer layoffs and other staffing reductions with the help of government financial... — read more 

American airline is doing Furlough for approximately 30% of work force. Wondering why 30% of executives are not bearing the brunt too?