Delta Air Lines lays off 200 administrative workers

Sep 7, 2011 - 19:48
 0  0
Delta Air Lines lays off 200 administrative workers

ATLANTA -- Delta Air Lines Inc. is laying off 200 workers, most of them at its headquarters in Atlanta.

An airline spokeswoman said Wednesday that the workers were told about the layoffs in recent days.

The world's second-biggest airline said in July that 2,000 workers were taking voluntary buyouts. It is cutting its fall schedule more than expected and has said it needs to reduce costs to match. Airlines have been coping with unusually high fuel prices and lukewarm demand from business travelers.

Spokeswoman Keyra Lynn Johnson says the workers being let go will get severance pay and other benefits similar to those who took buyouts. Delta employs about 80,000 people around the world, including more than 25,000 in Georgia.

What's Your Reaction?

Like Like 0
Dislike Dislike 0
Love Love 0
Funny Funny 0
Angry Angry 0
Sad Sad 0
Wow Wow 0
Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.