American executives have said the furloughs can only be avoided if the federal government gives airlines another $25 billion to help them cover labor costs for six more months.
The airline said 23,500 employees have accepted buyouts, retired early, or taken extended leaves of absence.
The furloughs of union workers and layoffs will fall heaviest on flight attendants, with 8,100 being terminated in October.
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