American Airlines, the busiest carrier at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, plans to cut 921 flight attendant jobs as the recession hurts traffic and revenue.
The cuts will take affect Oct. 1.
The airline announced that 228 employees will be furloughed and 244 more were put on leave for two months. Another 449 took voluntary options such as leave.
American said previously that it planned to cut 1,200 flight attendant jobs after the summer travel season but was able to reduce the number by adjusting staffing requirements. The airline announced in June that it planned to cut 1,600 jobs, after trimming 6,840 positions last year.
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Oh how far we have come
Tue, 09/01/2009 - 14:48 — stevemichaelsGrowing up in the 70's there were very few jobs that held the glamour and excitement of being an airline stewardess - when drinks and meals were served, conversations with strangers was the norm and there was a real party atmosphere - It amazes me how far we have come, rude and aged flight "attendants" are more like your old lunchroom monitor - cranky and unsocial, but maybe the blame is on the airlines and/or gov't. Its a shame for all the girls who once dreamed of entering this profession - flying has become a dread more than an adventure!