Dutch Airline KLM scraps 250 office jobs to enhance the profitability
Dutch Airline KLM has announced the scrap of 250 office jobs as a part of a broader effort to improve profitability and streamline operations. The decision of airline came after encountering the mounting financial pressures, including high operational costs, fluctuating fuel prices, and increasing competition within the aviation industry. The job cuts will be applicable for the office-based roles in the administrative and managerial department. This initiative is expected to promote financial stability and long-term sustainability.
“It is crucial for our future to structurally lower costs. One of these measures is reducing the number of non-operational jobs” said Marjan Rintel, Chief Executive
The reports state that KLM Airlines has postponed the construction of a new headquarters and other new buildings. This job cut is moved forward with the part of a plan announced in October in fostering the profitability of the airline to 450 million euros ($1 = 0.9596 euros) in the short term. Meanwhile, KLM has ensured that affected employees will receive support, which includes career counseling and potential internal redeployment opportunities. Whereas, the labour unions and industry experts had expressed concerns over the broader implications of job losses within the airline sector.
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