Emirates to layoff employees as COVID-19 impacts business

Emirates Airline has revealed that it will be laying off a few of its employees.

In a statement, the airliner clarified that it will continue to reassess the current situation impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and is doing “everything possible to protect jobs”.

The Dubai-based carrier explained that they will be looking after impacted employees, and they will be treating them with fairness and respect.

Emirates also said that although flights have been slowly returning to the skies with the necessary safety measures in place, the pandemic is impacting many industries and business operations.

Emirates spokesperson:”During these difficult times&although we have slowly started our return to the skies by keeping in line with safety measures.The current pandemic has impacted many industries around the world &although we have endeavored to sustain the current family as is

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 31, 2020

We reviewed all possible scenarios in order to sustain our business operations, but have come to the conclusion that we unfortunately have to say goodbye to a few of the wonderful people that worked with us.

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 31, 2020