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In a memo to employees received by FOX Business, United Airlines warned that up to 2,850 pilots would be flown involuntarily in October, if Congress could not reach a deal on a new round of incentives.
“It is important to note that our numbers are based on current travel requirements for the remainder of the year and our expected flight schedule, which will remain fluid with the rise of COVID-19 in regions across the US,” United’s senior vice president of operations, Bryan Quigley, wrote.
A United Airlines pilot wears a face mask as he walks to a gate at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Sunday, May 24, 2020 in Houston. (AP Photo / David J. Phillip)
Furlough notices will be sent via the United States Postal Service to affected pilots in the coming days, with effective dates from October 1 to November 30, 2020.
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Quigley noted that United has worked to reduce the need for feet by offering sheets of absence and voluntary severance packages, which more than 6,000 United employees voted for in July.
“We have worked tirelessly for months to prevent involuntary footing and writing today’s messages is certainly not news I had ever hoped to share,” Quigley said. “Please know that these decisions have been made to ensure the long-term viability of our airline, and hope that in the future we will welcome back many of those whom we have to say goodbye to this year.”
| Ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAL | UNITED AIRLINES HLDG. | 36.22 | +1.97 | + 5.75% |
| DAL | DELTA AIR LINES INC. | 30.82 | +0.87 | + 2.90% |
| AAL | AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC. | 13.28 | +0.49 | + 3.87% |
The job cuts are significantly higher than those announced by competitors Delta Airlines and American Airlines who this week said they would continue 1,941 pilots and about 1,600 pilots respectively.
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Airlines received $ 25 billion in federal aid in March, meaning payroll coverage and job protection until September. Under the terms of the first stimulus package adopted by Congress, airlines will not be able to make involuntary cuts before October 1st.
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