Airlines
CARES Act Expiration Triggers Thousands of U.S. Airline Layoffs
Roughly 32,000 employees of United and American Airlines stand subject to layoff.
More than 32,000 U.S. airline staff are set to be furloughed following the expiration of the CARES Act on October 1, including pilots at American Airlines. [Photo: American Airlines]
More than 32,000 U.S. airline staff are set to be furloughed following the expiration of the CARES Act on October 1, including pilots at American Airlines. [Photo: American Airlines]

The U.S. Congress’s failure to pass an extension of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act will result in the involuntary furlough of about 32,000 employees at United and American Airlines starting Thursday.