Jakarta –
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the aviation industry since its inception. The aviation industry has made efficiencies in various lines so that it can continue to operate in a limited manner.
Lion Air The group in the midst of the pandemic continues to operate in stages, operating an average of 10-15% of the previous normal capacity, which is an average of 1,400 flights per day.
“The condition of income is very minimal, there are still financial commitments that must be met, there are travel restrictions and temporary reductions in operational frequencies on certain flight routes and the costs that must be borne are still quite large,” said Corporate Communications Strategic of Lion Air Group, Danang Mandala. Prihantoro in his statement, Saturday (31/7/2021).
Lion Air laid off thousands of employees. If calculated, the reduction in employees is in the range of 5,750-8,050.
“Therefore, within the required period of time, Lion Air Group announced the reduction of the workforce by laying off employees (status not Termination of Employment / Layoffs) according to workload (load) in each unit, which is approximately 25-35% of employees from 23,000 employees,” he said.
As long as employees are laid off, Lion Air Group will try to help provide support for living expenses according to the company’s ability. While at home, virtual (online) training will be held according to the respective units (units). This decision is effective until further notice.
“This tough decision was taken with the main aim of effective and efficient concentration, in line with maintaining a sustainable business and maintaining the company, streamlining company operations, reducing expenses and restructuring the organization in the midst of flight operational conditions that have not returned to normal due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said. Danang.
Danang said Lion Air Group really appreciates all employees, thanking them profusely for their support, performance, dedication, achievements in their respective fields, involvement so far, always having a broad view while going through this situation together to support flight operations.
“Lion Air Group also appreciates and thanks all employees and from various parties until now it is still operating. The main hope is that the Covid-19 pandemic will end soon, so that flight operations and services will return to normal,” he said.
Lion Air The Group is still monitoring, collecting data and information, studying the situation as it prepares the draft (blueprint) and other steps to be taken in order to maintain the company’s survival while minimizing (reducing) the burden borne during the COVID-19 pandemic. .
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