$54 billion. 28,000 fewer jobs. Lawmakers want airline CEOs to explain what happened to stimulus aid
Airlines took in $54 billion in grants during the pandemic but are now blaming staffing issues on widespread cancellations and delays.
Kyle Arnold | THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
Lawmakers are calling on the leaders of American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and others to explain why they are experiencing labor shortages after getting more than $54 billion in federal stimulus during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent job losses.
