According to a news report published by Simple Flying, American Airlines is offering unpaid leave to 1,205 flight attendants in response to upcoming flight reductions planned for September.
The carrier's decision to offer unpaid leave comes as an earlier fall flight schedule takes effect alongside rising jet fuel costs across its network.
Driven by the combination of an earlier fall schedule and higher jet fuel costs, American Airlines is implementing a 4% workforce adjustment across its busiest hub airports. This operational adjustment helps the airline align its crew staffing with reduced flight capacity at its primary hub locations during September.
