Originally Posted by
SMT Member
Lufthansa have advised they may have to reduce staff count by up to 22.000, or roughly 15% of total staff. One of their pilot unions have offered a 45% wage reduction in return for no reduction in staff numbers. Lufthansa have agreed to the terms of the 9BN support package, which will see the German government take a 20% ownership and 2 seats on the board, as well as relinquishing slots at FRA and MUC.
Might this be a ‘model‘ for HMG and BALPA to consider by way of State Aid....?