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Finnair set to eliminate 1,000 jobs amid Covid-19 pandemic: Report

Airlines are scrambling to slash costs and bolster their finances after lockdowns to contain the pandemic brought global air travel almost to a halt

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Finnair also said on Tuesday it would continue temporary layoffs for thousands in Finland, where it employs 6,200 staff

2 min read Last Updated : Aug 26 2020 | 2:19 AM IST

Finnish national carrier Finnair plans to cut up to 1,000 jobs, or about 15% of its workforce, and seek further savings across its operations, joining airlines across the world in making cut backs to cope with the Covid-19 crisis.

Airlines are scrambling to slash costs and bolster their finances after lockdowns to contain the pandemic brought global air travel almost to a halt.

Finnair also said on Tuesday it would continue temporary layoffs for thousands in Finland, where it employs 6,200 staff.

The airline said it had raised its annual savings target to 100 million euros ($118 million) from 80

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