'The hardest message': American Airlines to lay off 17,500 front-line workers due to coronavirus travel slump - USA TODAY

After the layoffs, American will have 40,000 fewer employees, a drop of 30%, due to the pandemic. The number includes voluntary exits and leaves. https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2020/08/25/american-airlines-lay-off-17-500-employees-due-covid-19-slump/5632184002/