United to lay off nearly 1,000 pilots this summer

United Airlines told its pilots Monday that it intends to eliminate about 950 pilot jobs, starting at summers’ end, when the Chicago-based carrier will begin grounding aircraft in large numbers.

United, the nation’s second-largest carrier, intends to send furlough notices to about 1,450 pilots with the least seniority, including those already on military or personal leaves of absence.

“This process is one of the difficult but necessary steps we need to take to size our business appropriately to reflect the current market reality,” United told employees, Monday.

Chicago Tribune