Airlines

American Airlines loses $20,000 Of NEKROGOBLIKON’s Gear, Offers them free Luggage as a Replacement

American Airlines lost approximately $20,000 of Nekrogoblikon’s equipment before smacking them in the face with an offer of free bags.

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The group from Santa Barbara, California, flew with American Airlines last week. According to the statement, stuff worth more than $20,000 was damaged or lost during this flight. The group has taken to social media to criticize the airline, claiming that American Airlines “opened and checked all of our equipment and clearly did not put any effort into closing it properly or handling it with care.” We had open suitcases with missing stuff and a lot of ruined material.”

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“Thanks American Airlines for destroying and misplacing over 20k of our equipment! Just before their July tour with Dropout Kings and Summoning The Lich, the band said on Twitter, “Let’s hope we can still play our shows this week you negligent pieces of shit.” Naturally, American Airlines replied with a pre-written “let’s help” message, followed by a DM that said nothing at all and ended with the phrase “talk to someone else.”

Thanks American Airlines for damaging and losing over 20K of our gear! Let’s hope we can still play our shows this week you negligent pieces of shit @AmericanAir
— Nekrogoblikon (@Nekrogoblikon) July 5, 2023

However, on July 11, the band issued an update in which they stated that the airline has offered them replacement luggage as compensation for their damaged kit.

American Airlines said ,”We apologize for any inconvenience in your travel experience and to quickly resolve this matter for you, we are pleased to offer you a quality replacement bag from one of our trusted business partners, Rynnls Luggage. Please use the unique link below that has been created especially for you to pick your new bag.”

so after we filed a proper claim for the damaging of THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS of our gear, @AmericanAir has offered to compensate us with…free luggage bags? Go fuck yourselves 🖕🖕🖕 pic.twitter.com/iQERu3UhG2
— Nekrogoblikon (@Nekrogoblikon) July 11, 2023

Nekrogoblikon still doesn’t appear to have their equipment back as of yet, and flying in the United States remains a horrifying nightmare.

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German Carrier Lufthansa Plans for 20% Job Cuts in Administration

Lufthansa Airlines is reportedly planning significant job cuts in its administrative workforce. According to Manager Magazin, the German carrier intends to reduce administrative positions by 20% as part of its cost-cutting measures amidst an anticipated decline in earnings.

This reduction could impact approximately 400 jobs, the report revealed. While Lufthansa has not directly commented on the layoffs, the airline confirmed its goal of cutting administrative costs by 20% by 2028.

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The strategy involves leveraging digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation. “A hiring freeze is currently in place for administrative roles at Lufthansa Airlines,” said a company spokesperson.

The staff reduction is expected to occur through natural attrition and age-related turnover, rather than forced layoffs. The internal projection cited by the magazine warns that Lufthansa could face an operating loss of €800 million ($843.92 million) by 2026 if no corrective measures are taken.

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The report highlights the challenges companies face in aligning workforce requirements with current and future demands. Failure to adapt could necessitate drastic actions, such as restructuring and layoffs, which carry significant repercussions for both the organization and its employees.

As Lufthansa navigates these challenges, the airline appears committed to balancing cost efficiency with digital transformation to maintain its competitiveness in a rapidly evolving industry.