Airlines

UAE bars entry of travellers with single name on Indian passport

New UAE immigration rules

According to new regulations, visitors who do not have their full name on an Indian passport are not permitted to enter the United Arab Emirates. Any passport bearer with a single name will not be accepted by UAE immigration, according to a joint circular from Air India and AI Express.

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Guidelines from NAIC,UAE for passengers with a single name on passport:
*Visa issued with more than one name,passenger has father's/family name mentioned in the 2nd page is accepted.
*Passenger eligible for VOA if the father's/family name mentioned in the 2nd page is accepted. pic.twitter.com/rO9JjunPvC

— India in Dubai (@cgidubai) November 24, 2022

An announcement on the Air India website stated that “Any passport bearer with a single name (word), either in surname or given name will not be recognised by UAE immigration and the traveller will be deemed as INAD.”

INAD, standing for “inadmissible passenger,” is a phrase used in aviation to describe passengers who cannot enter the country they are trying to visit. When a person is identified as INAD, the airline takes them back to their country.

Passengers with visiting visas or visas on arrival were required to properly indicate both their first and last names on their passports, according to the law that went into effect on Monday (November 21), that has now been changed. Numerous passengers had been anxious as a result of the rule. According to media reports, several travellers having only one name listed on their passports were unable to board flights entering the UAE.

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Airlines

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.