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Written by: Zhong Yan, Chen Shuxia
2021-06-07 12:12
Last update date: 2021-06-07 12:18
"Hong Kong 01" learned that Hong Kong Airlines, which had layoffs twice during the epidemic, will launch a "rescue plan."
It is understood that Hong Kong Airlines will suspend the operation of A320 aircraft for one year, accounting for about one-third of the company's fleet. In addition, flights to and from Shanghai will be reduced to weekly flights.
According to the news, the management is now studying and judging another feasible plan for "cutting expenditure", or is considering another "surgery" on employees. It is expected that half of the total staff will be cut, that is, about 1,000 people.
According to sources, Hong Kong Airlines has yet to "make a final decision" on this, and a final decision will be made as soon as this week.
In an exclusive interview in March this year, Hong Kong Airlines Corporate Affairs and Development Director Zhuang Weiqi stated clearly that the company has no plans to lay off staff for the time being, and is inclined to maintain its existing staff to meet the goal of "going around".
The words are still in my ears, and Hong Kong Airlines has sent another "big envelope" after three months.
"Hong Kong 01" has made an inquiry to Hong Kong Airlines and is waiting for a reply.
A Hong Kong Airlines spokesperson said that as the new coronavirus epidemic continues to affect its business, about 250 Hong Kong Airlines cabin attendants were laid off today (11th).
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The global epidemic continues and the aviation industry is frozen. Hong Kong Airlines laid off its staff twice in February and December last year, laying off a total of 650 people.
During the epidemic, Hong Kong Airlines has asked its employees to take unpaid leave voluntarily in order to reduce operating costs. It has also applied for the "Ensure Employment" plan to save the country. A total of 1.54 billion yuan in subsidies was received in the two phases, and the number of salaried employees was both 2,940 .
A320 passenger aircraft grounded
According to information, Hong Kong Airlines currently has 32 aircraft, of which 12 are A320 passenger aircraft, which is the largest in the Hong Kong Airlines fleet. However, unlike other passenger aircraft models, the A320 carries less than 200 passengers, and one of them is full. Economy cabin.
Sources revealed to "Hong Kong 01" that Hong Kong Airlines intends to suspend operations of the A320 fleet for one year, and that flights between Hong Kong and Shanghai will also be reduced to weekly flights.
▼Hong Kong Airlines A320 passenger aircraft will be suspended for one year▼
Or lay off half of the staff
The news also pointed out that the management of Hong Kong Airlines also intends to streamline its staff and is studying the feasibility of layoffs. The general direction is to reduce all employees by half.
If it succeeds in the end, based on the "guaranteed employment" number of salaries, it is expected that more than 1,000 employees will lose their jobs.
It is reported that the management of Hong Kong Airlines will make a final decision within this week as soon as possible to determine the fate of about 1,000 employees.
"Hong Kong 01" learned that Hong Kong Airlines, which had layoffs twice during the epidemic, will launch a "rescue plan."
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March said it had no intention of layoffs
In an exclusive interview with "Hong Kong 01" in March this year, Hong Kong Airlines Director of Corporate Affairs and Development Chuang Weiqi said that he would encourage frontline colleagues to be vaccinated, hoping to prepare for the goal of "return to fly" after June this year.
He stated clearly at the time that the company has no plans to lay off further staff, and is inclined to maintain its current staff and use unpaid leave measures to control costs. !"
In an exclusive interview with "Hong Kong 01" in March this year, Chuang Weiqi said that he has no plans to lay off staff and prefers to maintain the existing manpower to welcome the day of the "return to fly".
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