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United Airlines COO says employees should 'seriously consider' voluntary separation from the airline

(CNN Business)A top executive at United Airlines is telling employees to consider leaving the company voluntarily as it grapples with the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.

In a memo to some United Airlines staffers, which was obtained by CNN Business, Greg Hart — the company's chief operations officer — said the airline will need to "right size" its workforce.

"You may want to seriously consider if you're in a position to take a voluntary separation," Hart wrote. He added, "You, alone, can decide if a [Voluntary Separation Program] works for you and your family."

Hart said executive salaries have been cut and that the airline is trying to be transparent with its rank-and-file workforce.
"We recognize that this is painful news, but it provides what we believe is the most accurate assessment of what lies ahead for our company," he said.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/04/business/united-voluntary-separation/index.html

I don't plan on flying anytime soon either?!!

 

[jimmymccready]

I would fly on a nearly empty airplane if everyone was masked and gloved.

 

[Jack]

I would fly on a nearly empty airplane if everyone was masked and gloved.

Yeah. That's the problem ... 'nearly empty'.

 

[Tacomaman]

At this time, I wouldn't fly if I didnt absolutely have too. This from someone who loves to fly and used to regularly on business.