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U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Gained 8,962 Jobs in June 2025

U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment increased to 1,021,493 workers in June 2025, 8,962 (0.89%) more workers than in May 2025 (1,012,531). U.S. scheduled-service passenger airlines employed 551,287 workers in June 2025, or 54% of the industry-wide total....

Airline Service Quality Performance Data – May 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Airline Service Quality Performance data compiled for the month of May 2025 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs, and scooters.

U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Lost 872 Jobs in May 2025

Note: In June 2024, FedEx Ground and FedEx Services merged with FedEx Express to form Federal Express Corporation. Consequently, carrier FX experienced a significant increase in employee count, thereby increasing the total number of employees within the industry. May 2024 Federal Express numbers...