United Airlines says more than 6,000 employees take severance packages after $1.6B loss

United Airlines says more than 6,000 employees take severance packages after $1.6B loss



More than 6,000 United employees have opted to take a voluntary separation package, including flight benefits and continuous pay through Nov. 30, 2020, as the airline took aggressive action in the second quarter to mitigate the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.