AirAsia may lay off more than 300 employees to pare down operations

AirAsia Bhd may lay off more than 300 employees to pare down its operations following the difficult situation faced due to the Covid-19 pandemic, reported Astro Awani.

The lay off, which was said to have been announced by chief executive officer Riad Asmat during an internal briefing session this afternoon, is expected to involve 111 of 1,900 cabin crew members, 172 pilots and 50 engineers.

“Everyone involved in the job cuts will be notified by email within...