Aviation
U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Lost 15,011 Jobs in January 2026
U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment decreased to 1,028,803 workers in January 2026, 15,011 (1.44%) fewer workers than in December 2025 (1,043,814).December 2025 U.S. Airline Traffic Data Down 2.6% from the Same Month Last Year
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