How many jobs have Europe’s airlines cut in 2020?

Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost in Europe’s airline sector since the crisis began, as carriers seek to reduce cash burn and ‘right-size’ for the eventual recovery in demand. In many cases, the desire to emerge from the crisis as smaller businesses means cuts have affected all job functions – not just pilots and cabin crew. Even among employees who have survived cuts so far, as many – if not more – remain subject to conditions including lower pay, forced part-time working, unpaid leave and furloughs. The coming year could bring further losses as government support schemes come to an end. Story features a rundown of the cuts at a selection of the region’s main operators and groups.<br/>