Huge job cuts are likely at United Airlines under a restructuring plan.
The US carrier’s chief executive Glenn Tilton declined to confirm reports of 6,000 job losses, equivalent to about 10% of the workforce.
But speaking at and industry event in Brussels, he said: “There will be a significant number of staff reductions as part of a $655 million cost-cutting programme the company is currently working on.”
According to news agency Reuters, Mr Tilton said it was too early to say how many jobs would be lost.
Report by Phil Davies
