American Airlines has reported a net loss of $114 million in the third quarter of 2025, despite generating a record $13.7 billion in revenue. To manage the loss, the airline has begun large-scale layoffs targeting middle management and support staff in Fort Worth, Texas.
Thousands Face Job Cuts
Reports indicate that about 4 to 5 percent of the airline’s workforce, or nearly 5,000 to 6,600 employees, will lose their jobs. At the same time, American Airlines is shifting several IT operations to Hyderabad, India, under what it calls a global efficiency plan.
Record Revenue, Ruthless Cuts
The company’s decision to cut jobs after posting record revenue has angered many. Employees say the airline is protecting executive bonuses and shareholder profits instead of valuing its long-time staff, who helped the company recover after the pandemic.
Loyalty Questioned as Jobs Move to India
By offshoring core functions to Hyderabad, American Airlines is prioritising cost-cutting over employee loyalty. The move is being presented as a strategic realignment, but it reflects a deeper shift away from the workforce that built its post-pandemic strength.
Profit Over People
The airline expects to save over $750 million from this restructuring, but morale among employees has collapsed. Workloads have increased, job security has weakened, and trust in leadership is fading. American Airlines seems focused on profit, not its people.
