CHICAGO, July 7 (Reuters) - AirTran Holdings (AAI.N), parent of AirTran Airways, said on Monday it will cut 300 flight attendant and 180 pilot positions effective Sept. 6 as part of a cost-savings effort.
The plan, which includes an early exit program available for some employees, is expected to save the airline $16 million a year, AirTran said.
(Reporting by Kyle Peterson)
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