EasyJet axes almost a third of staff on virus falloutCutting costs 'at every level'. (AFP photo)LONDON: British no-frills airline EasyJet said Thursday that it will axe up to 4,500 jobs, or almost a third of its workforce, as coronavirus ravages demand and grounds global air travel. The job cuts will impact up to 4,500 of the carrier's 15,000 staff, a spokesman told AFP. EasyJet follows competitors British Airways, Ryanair and Virgin Atlantic, which have all slashed staff numbers to save costs. EasyJet added Thursday that it would not provide any outlook as a result of the turmoil.

Source: Bangkok Post May 28, 2020 06:56 UTC