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U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Lost 27,659 Jobs in December 2025
U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment decreased to 1,043,726 workers in December 2025, 27,659 (2.58%) fewer workers than in November 2025 (1,071,385).Airline Service Quality Performance Data – November 2025
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released its Airline Service Quality Performance data compiled for the month of November 2025 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, mishandled wheelchairs, and scooters.The December 2025 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) Fell 0.6% from November 2025 and Rose 0.4% from December 2024
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November 2025 U.S. Airline Traffic Data Down 2.9% from the Same Month Last Year
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