United Airlines to add 7,000 jobs, 2,000 at Newark Airport before expected summer travel surge

NEWARK (WABC) -- United Airlines is planning to add 7,000 jobs ahead of an expected summer travel surge.

The airline industry has not been seriously affected by the recent layoffs at large businesses.
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Yet, United Airlines, as well as Delta and Southwest Airlines, will go on a hiring spree.

2,000 of the 7,000 jobs being added at United Airlines will be local at Newark Airport.
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