American Airlines To Lay Off Up To 410 Flight Attendants

Number depends on level of voluntary departures —American Airlines plans to furlough up to 410 flight attendants on April 1 unless it can get enough volunteers to take leaves, early departures or other steps to reduce their ranks.

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