Emirates Offers Some Pilots 12-Months Unpaid Leave Amid The Pandemic

Covid-19 pandemic has struck us majorly. While everyone is affected in some way or other because of the virus, it’s the airline industry that has suffered the most. Some airlines are trying to cut back their costs and increase their profit margins, while others have had to let go of their employees amid the pandemic. And Dubai’s Emirates airline is no different. The airline on Wednesday confirmed that it had offered some pilots an unpaid leave of 12 months because of the pandemic.

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Emirates Airline Is Forced To Take Such A Drastic Step Because Of The Pandemic

The airline was forced to take such a step because of the growing cases of covid-19. The cases have affected travel across the globe. Speaking to Gulf News, a spokesperson from the airline said,

“We can confirm that we’ve offered some of our pilots’ unpaid leave for 12 months. However, there’s also a possibility of an early recall back to duty depending on how quickly demand rebounds and our operational requirements. During unpaid leave, the company will continue to provide accommodation, medical cover and other allowances. We decline to comment on further details.”

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The Airline Is Offering Various Offers To Make Sure That Their Employees Are Comfortable 

Besides this, the airline is also working day and night to make sure that their staff and their team is with them. They are doing everything they can to protect their staff. They are implementing various offers including- unpaid leave and more flexible working time models. Well, Emirates is not the only airline who is facing the wrath of the pandemic. Other carriers too, had announced job cuts since March when international borders were closed and global fleets grounded in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speaking about the emirates, it also posted a profit of Dh1.7 billion for the year ended March 31, 2020. It is down by 28 per cent from last year.