Airlines embark on pay cut route to stay afloat


Malindo Air was the first to announce pay cuts last Friday followed by Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia Group on Monday.

PETALING JAYA: Three local airlines are implementing pay cuts for some of their employees effective this month as they grapple to manage cost amid plunging demand brought about by the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

Malindo Air was the first to announce pay cuts last Friday followed by Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia Group on Monday.

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