United Aerolíneas ha eliminado el 4 % de los puestos de dirección debido a la inteligencia artificial 

Key Points

• United Airlines reduced its management workforce by 4% due to AI adoption and plans a further 4% cut in 2026.
• Lufthansa and other airlines are also using AI to streamline operations, with Lufthansa planning to cut 4,000 jobs by 2030.
• Other U.S. airlines are using AI for operations, pricing, and customer service, but have not announced job cuts linked to AI.

Summary

United Airlines has reduced its management headcount by 4% as a result of adopting AI and plans another similar reduction in 2026, reflecting a broader shift in the airline industry toward using AI for efficiency. While Lufthansa and other carriers are also cutting jobs due to AI, most U.S. airlines have focused on using AI for operational improvements rather than workforce reductions.