Continuous job cuts are still actively in progress.
Airlines seem to be reducing as many employees as they can for the sake of their companies. The so-called “best care in the air,” Midwest Airlines, announced on Monday that it is going to cut via furloughs and layoffs almost 40 percent of its current workforce–about 1,200 employees. It will also be grounding all of its MD-80 aircraft. According to GADLING:
Sad news for a small airline that is struggling to make its mark in the ultra competitive and expensive market that currently is the airline industry. Will they make it through the oil surge?
Other bad news is a shortage of passengers flying Midwest. Despite the fact that seats are nice, made from leather and spacious, and free food and beverages are offered, there is a very limited number of people on the plane. That is because of the rumors about the airline going under. It seems like the company has to take serious measures to earn its passengers’ confidence.
That will happen in the future. Now, Midwest is busy with another affair. As PRNewswire reports, Midwest will start notifying affected employees that reductions will take the form of furloughs or position eliminations, depending on job function.
“In order to successfully restructure, there is no way to avoid deep and painful reductions to our current workforce,” said Timothy E. Hoeksema, chairman and chief executive officer. “We will go about this task with compassion and dignity…”
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