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Hong Kong Airlines laying off more flight attendants
Struggling Hong Kong Airlines is making more cuts to its flight attendant ranks, with up to 250 set to lose their jobs.
Like larger rival Cathay Pacific, the airline has been heavily impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic with most international border restrictions still in place, including the key China mainland market.
"Hong Kong Airlines has been compelled to adjust our operations significantly in the past year due to travel restrictions. These ongoing adjustments have not only drastically affected our revenue but also reduce our operating crew and staffing requirements in the foreseeable future," the airline said in a statement.
Impacted crew members will receive a full compensation package under local labour laws.
In October Cathay Pacific announced it would eliminate thousands of positions and shut down operations of regional brand Cathay Dragon.
HK Airlines also cut staff numbers early in the pandemic and the latest downsizing marks a 20% reduction in flight attendant numbers.
It also earlier imposed a 30% pay cut to reduce costs.
It received HK$77.1 million (US$9.9 million) in the summer to help cover wage costs and the HNA Group owned airline raised $153 million from Chinese banks to service its large debt which dates back to well before the pandemic.
Written by Ray Montgomery, Asia Editor
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
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