The World of Aviation

Finnish flag carrier Finnair has announced its plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs, or approximately 15 per cent of its total workforce.

UK trade union Unite has argued new contracts offered to cabin crew fail to offer enough stability to employees, and could result in significant pay cuts.

The airline, which is currently battling to stay alive, said the cover will apply automatically for travel up to 31 March 2021 and extend up to $500,000 per customer.

In the first major US aviation casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic, regional carrier ExpressJet has announced to its employees that it will cease operations, as well as let go the majority of its workforce, on 30 September 2020. The regional carrier has, to date, operated under the United Airlines branding of United Express, serving regional

In this episode, Adam and Boo discuss the latest attempts to persuade customers and governments it’s safe to fly again, as well as new Boeing developments.

Turkey has urged local airlines to cut the jobs of foreign pilots and cabin crew before axing local employees.