American Airlines canceled the plans of employees on Wednesday when the House passed the COVID-19 relief package that provides the industry’s wage support.
In a memorandum to employees, CEO Doug Parker and President Robert Isom said the notices that received 13,000 employees last month and warned of the fronts, “happily canceled – you can tear it up!”
Airlines received a $ 15 billion boost and an extension of the Payroll Support program, which was a key provision in the CARES law last spring that would expire on April 1.
Employers prepared for another round of layoffs, especially after President Biden
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Airline has warned that tens of thousands of employees in general could continue without further expansion.
The package, which was passed on Wednesday, will extend the program until September 30 and give $ 14 billion to employees of airlines and $ 1 billion for workers of eligible contractors.
“Since the onset of the pandemic, lawmakers from both parties have recognized the vital work that each of you is doing, the critical infrastructure that the U.S. team provides to our country and the world, and the economic risks of a weakened U.S. airline industry, “Parker and Isom wrote.
“We are grateful for the support of our government leaders and their continued recognition of everything you do,” they added.
Parker and Isom added that the spread of vaccinations at workplaces, such as Chicago O’Hare International Airport, is another bright spot for the American Airlines team.
“If you see your local congressman on a flight, thank him or her for their work over the past year and for recognizing the noble work you all do every day,” they wrote.