Kwon Do-gyun, CEO of Sirius Airlines, a South Korean carrier, has been sent to prosecution on charges of failing to pay wages to employees for a period of 8 months. This development has brought significant attention to the airline’s labor practices and financial management.
Luxair, the flag carrier of Luxembourg, faces a pivotal moment as trade unions and management failed to reach an agreement regarding the cutbacks affecting crews during the pandemic. The ongoing dispute now heads to conciliation, seen as the only remaining option to resolve the matter.
Go First Airways, an Indian low-cost carrier, has been ordered into liquidation by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) after its lenders filed a request for insolvency resolution. The decision marks a critical turning point for the airline, which had been facing financial challenges for some time.
Two former executives of Thai Airways International, Phrit Bupphakham and Poonsak Chumchuai, have been found guilty by corruption regulators for their involvement in the illegal approval of landing fees. The misconduct resulted in total damages of US$2 million to the airline.
Nauru Airlines has reported a US$4.1 million loss for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The significant loss was attributed to unpaid bills arising from the airline’s wet lease operations, a challenging situation that has strained its financial performance.
Jeju Air, a major South Korean low-cost carrier, faces leadership turbulence as its CEO, Kim E-bae, has been barred from leaving the country. The travel ban, imposed by the investigation team, is part of an ongoing inquiry into undisclosed matters concerning the airline’s operations or management.
airBaltic (Latvia) has been forced to cancel 4,670 flights scheduled across all its bases for the summer 2025 season. The cancellations come as a direct result of Pratt & Whitney (US) informing the carrier that several of its A220-300 aircraftwill remain grounded well into 2025 due to ongoing engine shortages.
Jeju Air (South Korea) is bracing for increased financial challenges following the crash of one of its B737-800 aircraft. The incident has placed additional strain on the airline’s cash flow, already burdened by advance payments for airline tickets, which currently stand at approximately US$176.8 million.
El Al, Israel’s national carrier, has announced the continuation of its suspension of flights between Tel Aviv and Moscowuntil the end of March 2025. This decision comes as part of the airline’s ongoing review of operational and geopolitical considerations impacting its services on this route.
Silver Airways (US) has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection in the US Bankruptcy Court, initiating a financial restructuring process aimed at securing additional capital. This decision reflects the airline’s strategy to strengthen its financial position and enhance its ability to navigate a challenging economic environment.
