Air Peace dismisses 69 pilots, citing covid-19 pandemic and its effects

The Nigeria's major airline, Air Peace, has today relieved 69 pilots of their duties, as covid-19 pandemic begins to take effect on the company, as stated by its management. 

The airline took this action, as a way of curbing the harsh effects of the corona virus pandemic on the company. This was confirmed by the airline's spokesman, Stanley Olisa, during press briefing. According to him, "a very painful but rightful decision, in the circumstances the airline has found itself as a result of the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on its operations and financial health, to terminate the employment of some of its pilots."

"This decision was taken for the greater good of the company and its almost 3000 workforce, the affected pilots inclusive. The airline cannot afford to toe the path of being unable to continue to fulfil its financial obligations to its staff, external vendors, aviation agencies, maintenance organisations, insurance companies, banks and other creditors hence the decision to restructure its entire operations with a view to surviving the times", he stated. 

Mr. Olisa, then proceeded to announce a cut in percentage of the salaries of the employees thus; 

"Anything short of what we have done may lead to the collapse of an airline as could be seen some places worldwide during this period. Therefore, we decided review the salaries being paid to all staff. The new salaries reflect a 0% - 40% cut of the former salary depending on the salary grades of every staff. Even after the cuts, it was obvious that for us to be able to sustain our operations and survive the times, some jobs must inevitably have to go", he decried.