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American Airlines makes deeper cuts amid flight cancellations
Recently, hundreds of flights have been delayed, cut, or canceled by major airlines, forcing frustrated travelers to scramble for alternatives just as they head off to long-awaited vacations or import...

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Airlines have been ordered to cancel thousands of flights due to the government shutdown. Here's what they're telling passengers.
FAA orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags on
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago among 40 airports to see flights cut over US government shutdown
The US government shutdown became the longest ever on November 5, 2025, topping the 35-day record set during Donald Trump's first term, as his administration warned of holiday air travel chaos and thr...

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US FAA to detail flight cut plan at major airports later on Friday
FAA to cut 10% of flights at 40 busiest US airports—Which ones are likely to be affected? Full list here
US orders 10% flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown
The drastic plan sent airlines scrambling to make significant reductions in flights in just 36 hours and passengers flooded airline customer service hotlines with concerns about air travel in the comi...

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Trump administration will reduce traffic at 40 airports across the US starting Friday if shutdown continues
These Are the Airports That Will Reduce Flights During the Government Shutdown

American Airlines announces layoffs at Texas headquarters to "optimize performance"

American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.

American Airlines is laying off Texas employees

American Airlines is laying off Texas employees in a downsizing that arrives after the carrier reported a loss in its most recent financial results. The Texas carrier said it is planning to make a "small reduction" to its management and support staff team, affecting positions primarily at its Fort Worth headquarters.

American Airlines conducts layoffs as carrier reports recent loss

The airline said it needs to "right-size" its workforce, which is the reason provided for layoffs.
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American Airlines announce layoffs

American Airlines announced today (Tuesday, November 4, 2025) that it is laying off a small number of management and support staff, primarily at its Fort Worth,

American Airlines Lays Off Management Employees After Suffering $114 Million Q3 Net Loss

Despite earning a record revenue of $13.7 billion in the third quarter of 2025, American Airlines claimed a $114 million net loss and is now moving to lay off middle management as well as other staff. Speculation is rife the exact positions subject to cuts were not alluded to by the oneworld carrier.

American Airlines to trim some management, support staff roles

American Airlines said on Tuesday it was eliminating a "small number" of management and support staff positions as part of a workforce adjustment.

American Airlines Issues a Warning Before Holiday Travel

Air travel is already hectic enough during the holiday season, but American Airlines warns that things could be a lot worse this year if the federal government shutdown continues into the holiday season.
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