Emirates airline reportedly cut jobs
The Dubai-based carrier let go of pilots and flight attendants as it resumes flights during the crisis in global travel, Reuters reported.
The Dubai-based airline Emirates has reportedly let go of some flight attendants and pilots. The major international carrier is trying to maintain flights as it deals with the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent downturn in global travel.
Emirates laid off trainee pilots and cabin crew employees, Reuters reported May 31.
In a statement sent to Al-Monitor, the airline confirmed the cuts but did not specify how many jobs were lost Emirates said it is working to lose as few employees as possible.
“We do not view this lightly, and the company is doing everything possible to protect the workforce wherever we can,” read the statement.
