ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines -- the nation's third largest carrier -- is laying off about 4,000 employees. <br>
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Last October, Delta announced it intended to reduce its workforce between 7,000-8,000 jobs. <br>
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But to date, only about 3,900 employees have accepted voluntary severance packages and early retirement offers. The rest will be laid off. <br>
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Most of the job reductions will be completed by May 1. The cost of the program is about $175 million.
