KLM sends reorganization plan to Minister Hoekstra

KLM sends reorganization plan to Minister Hoekstra

In short, the proposal includes plans to emerge smaller but stronger from the corona crisis in the future. Not only will jobs disappear, but other costs must also be structurally reduced. The details of the reorganization for the period up to 2022 have been broadly agreed with all eight trade unions representing the personnel on … Read more

Bonaire flight ban extended, the Netherlands remains excluded

Bonaire flight ban extended, the Netherlands remains excluded

The measure, which has been in force since March 14, is intended to prevent the spread of the corona virus to Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba. For that reason, flights from almost all countries are banned. Aircraft from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Great Britain are still allowed to land there, as well as flights … Read more

Hoekstra: costs of KLM must be structurally reduced

Hoekstra: costs of KLM must be structurally reduced

“It is extremely important that everyone realizes that aviation has ended up in completely different waters,” says Hoekstra, pointing to companies other than KLM where there have been major layoffs and staff have lost substantial salaries. “There are not that many flavors on the table,” said the minister. “It is either a salary drop, or … Read more

Airbus produced the last A380. The biggest plane will gradually end

Airbus produced the last A380.  The biggest plane will gradually end

The pride of the European aviation industry, a giant composed of four million components from thirty different countries, is coming to an end. The hangar of the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has left the last model of the A380, the largest airliner in the world. Another will not be produced by Airbus, the reason being … Read more

Lufthansa wants to cut 1,100 pilot jobs

Lufthansa wants to cut 1,100 pilot jobs

The pilot file must be reduced to 3,900, because there is considerably less flying. Earlier, Lufthansa announced that it was saying goodbye to one large number of aircraft, including the Airbus A380. Lufthansa is in talks with the unions to avoid forced layoffs and to allow as many pilots as possible to leave through natural … Read more

Bonaire in light lockdown, wants code orange status

Bonaire in light lockdown, wants code orange status

During the press conference, it was reported that no to mild complaints have been found in the majority of the infected persons, but that stricter measures are necessary. These measures apply for 10 days, until September 30 at 11:59 PM. What are the measures: The starting point remains: stay at home as much as possible. … Read more

The rules for tickets are changing, many airlines allow free changes – ČT24 – Czech Television

The rules for tickets are changing, many airlines allow free changes – ČT24 – Czech Television

“Changes to free dates were previously only possible for more expensive tariffs. Today, flexible rules for handling tickets are becoming more common and apply to tickets for the flights of most airlines, “said the director of the portal, Josef Trejbal. Carriers that have introduced the new rule include, for example, Czech Airlines, Smartwings, Turkish Airlines, … Read more

Cabinet lifts entry ban for business travelers

Cabinet lifts entry ban for business travelers

A week earlier, the entry ban for top athletes was lifted. The government also intends to do this for professionals from the cultural and creative sector, journalists and researchers, provided that their journey is socially valuable. No date is yet known for them. “Due to the major negative impact, the social and economic importance and … Read more