American Airlines to resume hiring pilots this fall as travel demand recovers

Posted on AllSides April 20th, 2021
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American Airlines plans to resume hiring pilots this fall, the carrier told aviators on Tuesday, as a rebound in demand prompts airlines to rethinking their future staffing.

The pandemic derailed airline hiring plans in March last year as carriers scrambled to reduce their headcounts to cut costs when travel demand plunged. American last week said it plans to fly more than 90% of its 2019 domestic schedule this summer.

Bookings have since recovered, led by vacationers flying within the U.S., airlines have recently reported.

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