Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced plans to lay off more workers, trainees in particular, a move that seeks to reduce the airline’s expenditure on salaries in order to remain afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic
According to Evelyne Munyoki, the Chief Human Resources Officer, the effects of coronavirus have seen the airline remain grounded since March with no probation training program going on, hence the decision.
The affected trainees have been given a one month notice with effect from 24th June, 2020, and notified to return any company property in their possession. They will also be paid the following dues:
- Salary and all applicable allowances upto and including 24th june 2020
- One month salary in lieu of notice
- Accrued leave days as at 24th June 2020
Meanwhile, Kenya Airways has announced plans to resume domestic flights by 8th July and international flights by 14th July 2020.
The national carrier plans to commence local and regional flight which cover Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisumu, Diani, Kigali, and Entebbe before embarking on long haul international flights to Amsterdam, London, Paris, Dubai, and Mumbai.
However, upon resumption, the airline will reduce the frequency of long-haul flights until 24th October 2020.
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