According to reports in UK, Gatwick Airport is aiming to lay-off almost quarter of its employees following coronavirus outbreak.
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It is estimated that close to 600 workers will lose their jobs as number of passengers have dipped almost 80% over the pandemic period. During the current circumstance’s airport is only using the North terminal and catering mere 20% of its normal volume.
Earlier this year, after the outbreak, the airport did 200 job cuts and reportedly took bank loan of £300 million. Since then situation worsened as numbers of passengers dropped significantly, the company revealed further cost reduction.
It is reported that 75% of staff is availing the government’s furlough scheme, which is due to end in October. One of the publications reveled that Company’s employee’s will be properly conversed on the reform plans before any decision over the job cuts. airport is a major employer in Crawley
Gatwick Airport is owned by VINCI Airports and Global Infrastructure Partners, had meetings with the government officials for gaining relief for the aviation industry and a new system to offer passengers assistance on where and when they can travel abroad with safety.
This news arrived after the reports that British Airways is planning layoffs on West Sussex airport.
Gatwick Airport’s Chief Executive Stewart Wingate said in a statement that the job cuts decision is taken after the effects of coronavirus on the carriers and overall travel industries.
