American Airlines Cuts Jobs after $114M Loss in Q3 2025

American Airlines has announced plans to reduce its workforce, cutting an undisclosed number of management and support roles.

The majority of the cuts are expected to affect positions at the company’s Fort Worth headquarters, with additional reductions reported at key operating hubs such as Phoenix.

The decision follows a net loss of $114 million in Q3 2025 and reflects the airline’s attempt to align staffing levels with its current operational and financial realities.

Earlier this year, American expanded its hiring to meet surging travel demand. However, with travel growth now slowing amid rising economic uncertainty, the company is scaling back.

American’s decision mirrors similar cost-cutting moves by other major carriers. For example, United Airlines has cut around 4 percent of management roles, citing the increasing role of AI tools in corporate workflows. Meanwhile, Air Canada will cut about 400 management jobs to reduce costs.

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