American Airlines announced today (Tuesday, November 4, 2025) that it is laying off a small number of management and support staff, primarily at its Fort Worth, Texas, headquarters. The airline stated the cuts are intended to “optimize performance” and “become even more efficient across the organization”. American Airlines did not disclose the specific number of jobs affected, but reports suggest it involves hundreds of corporate workers in departments such as finance, IT, and communications.
This decision follows a third-quarter net loss of $114 million and is part of a broader trend within the airline industry to control costs after a post-pandemic surge in hiring. The departments most impacted by the American Airlines layoffs announced today include finance, IT, commercial, and communications. The cuts primarily target mid-level management and non-union support staff roles. While specific numbers for each department were not disclosed by the airline, reports indicate that the reductions affect corporate workers across a range of support functions at the Fort Worth headquarters. Some sources also suggest impacts on revenue accounting and customer success teams, and a small number of customer service managers at hub locations like Charlotte (CLT).
