US United Airlines to Lay off 352 more Pilots

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US United Airlines to Lay off 352 more Pilots

United Airlines of the USA announced plans Tuesday to lay off another 352 pilots over the next two months as part of its plan to decrease its flying schedule next year.

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United Airlines of the USA announced plans Tuesday to lay off another 352 pilots over the next two months as part of its plan to decrease its flying schedule next year.

The company said it will cut 220 pilots' jobs on Jan. 6 and another 132 on Feb. 7, reducing its current total of 8,600 pilots by an additional 4%.

The actions will increase the number of pilots laid off to 1,196 from cost-saving measures the carrier announced last month, and 9,000 employees in all. United currently has about 83,000 employees.

Also Tuesday, Gov. George Ryan asked legislative leaders to consider lending United $200 million to help the struggling Illinois-based company avoid bankruptcy.

He said the loan would help prevent massive layoffs that would damage the state economy.

The announcement of pilot layoffs comes with United awaiting two crucial developments this week that will determine whether it is forced to file for bankruptcy court protection from its hefty debts.

Source: Agencies

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