EasyJet To Cut 30% Of Its Workforce Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

EasyJet plans to cut up to 4500 jobs due to decreased demand from the COVID-19 pandemic. The CEO acknowledges the difficulty of these decisions but aims to protect as many jobs as possible. The airline will consult with employees and reduce its fleet size to cut costs. The British Airline Pilots Association criticizes the decision, suggesting recovery by 2023. EasyJet has secured significant funding and plans to resume some routes by mid-June, with safety measures like mandatory face masks in place.

What percentage of its workforce is EasyJet planning to cut due to the pandemic?

• 50%

• 33%

• 25%

• 10%

How many jobs could potentially be eliminated at EasyJet?

• 3,000

• 6,000

• 4,500

• 1,500

What is EasyJet planning to do in addition to consulting employees about job cuts?

• Reduce fleet size

• Expand routes

• Increase ticket prices

• Hire more staff

What does the British Airline Pilots Association think about EasyJet's decision?

• It is a hasty reaction

• It is a long-term solution

• It is a necessary step

• It is a well-considered decision

What safety measure will EasyJet implement when resuming some routes?

• Free sanitizers

• Mandatory face masks

• Social distancing on planes

• Temperature checks