Thailand’s national carrier Thai Airways on Monday (Aug 25) denied reports that scores of pilots suddenly left the company after the airlines’ earnings were hit by competition and high costs.
Executive vice president for operations Athisak Padchuenjai on Monday debunked local media reports, saying it was not true that 200 pilots have resigned. He added that about 30 pilots have left Thai Airways this year, but it has not affected the airline’s operations.
Thai Airways is undergoing restructuring after it posted losses for five consecutive quarters. It has proposed to cut 1,500 jobs this year, and it intends to shed a quarter of its full-time staff by 2018.
The airline had 1,350 pilots as at August this year. About 100 student pilots join the carrier every year, said Athisak.
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