NITN | @notintownlive | 25 Mar 2020, 10:11 am
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: WestJet, Canada’s second-largest air carrier, has said that nearly 7,000 of its employees will have to leave the company due to the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has had on the airline industry.
"Today, 6,900 WestJetters are receiving notices of both voluntary and involuntary leaves due to the impact of COVID-19. This is devastating news. We commend those who are standing down so that our airline can stand up," the company wrote on Twitter late on Tuesday.
It comes after Air Canada, the country’s largest airline, said last week that it was laying off 5,000 employees due to a cut in flights. It noted that the layoffs would be temporary, with employees being moved to "off duty" status in the company.
As the coronavirus spreads across borders, governments introduce entry bans and travel restrictions in a bid to contain the outbreak. According to the most recent statistics compiled by Johns Hopkins University, over 428,000 COVID-19 cases and more than 19,000 fatalities have been confirmed globally to date.
(Image: Pixabay)
- Air India Express woos flyers with ‘Book Direct’ deals
- Air India offers flat fare from India to Europe under 'One India' sale
- Savour the taste of Onam on Emirates flights
- Limited-time offer: Air India launches discounts on Business Class and Premium Economy fares
- Akasa Air expands network to Kozhikode, strengthens Kerala connectivity
- Air New Zealand to host one-off inflight ‘SYNTHONY in the Sky’ concert
- Qatar Airways to commence operations at JFK’s New Terminal One by 2026, opening its first U.S. lounge
- Air Canada flights remain grounded as Canadian government intervenes to end cabin crew's strike
- Air India to stop Delhi-Washington flights from September 1. Know all details
- IndiGo begins direct flights from Hindon to nine major cities, boosting NCR air connectivity
Air India Express has rolled out a new “Book Direct” campaign, encouraging passengers to book tickets directly through its website or mobile app.
Air India has launched a promotional sale, 'One India', offering flat fares for flights from India to anywhere in Europe.
Emirates will be serving authentic Onam dishes across all cabin classes on its flights to and from Dubai to Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram until Sept 6, the airline has announced.