US Airways will lay off more than 2,500 employees

US Airways will lay off more than 2,500 employees in the coming three months and will slash benefits to its workers in an effort to minimize costs.

Before the ill-fated September 11, 2001, US Airways had a payroll of over 49,000 employees. Today, after massive layoffs the company has been forced to make, only 35,000 workers still hold down their jobs.

In the same breath and as part of the company’s financial streamlining, the airline will shut down one of its hangars in Tampa, Florida, while its booking and reservation outlet in Orlando will also close.