United Airlines is planning to hire 10,000 workers this year, down from its original expectations between 13,000 to 15,000, as a result from Boeing manufacturing delays.
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To avoid excess staffing, United Airlines is asking pilots to take some time off next month. The carrier is blaming ongoing manufacturing issues with Boeing.
United is the latest U.S. carrier to slow pilot hiring this year. According to a CNBC report, the Chicago-based carrier will pause new hire classes in May and June, citing delivery delays at Boeing.