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U.S. Airlines Record Largest Workforce in Over Two Decades

The industry now employs over 1 million people, marking a new record.

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 04:26 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

U.S. airlines have set a new record, employing over 1 million people across both passenger and cargo sectors, marking the largest workforce in over two decades.
Passenger carriers represent 55% of this total with 546,446 staff in June, while cargo operators comprise 45% with 452,155 workers.
The industry continues to grow its workforce, with passenger airlines adding nearly 2,000 employees month-over-month in June.

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U.S. airlines have set a new record, employing over 1 million people across both passenger and cargo sectors.

In June, U.S. scheduled carriers added just over 200,000 jobs.

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