Breaking: American Airlines to eliminate 30% of mid-level staff

Red, white and blue tails of American Airlines planes at terminal gates.

American Airlines said it is making plans to reduce management and support staff by 30%, a precursor to more extensive frontline cuts expected in the coming weeks as the airline tries to stop using up cash for overhead and remain solvent beyond 2020.

The moves are part of an effort to remake itself into a smaller airline for the foreseeable future with the realization that leisure and business travel will be stunted for several years. Towards that end, American plans to fly about 100 fewer...

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