Airlines

United to Resume Beijing Flying; Reintroduces Daily Service to Shanghai

United said that starting on October 1, 2023, it will start operating daily flights from San Francisco to Shanghai and will restart daily service between San Francisco and Beijing in November. The U.S. and Chinese governments’ agreement to increase flights between the two nations has made it possible for United to make these additions to its Asia Pacific schedule.

Patrick Quayle, Senior Vice President of Global Network Planning and Alliances, said, “We are grateful for this positive step forward in U.S. – China passenger air services, and we thank the many officials from both countries who worked together to make this reinstatement of air service possible.”

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“This announcement is good news for United customers because we believe that a daily flight to Beijing and a daily flight to Shanghai from San Francisco is consistent with the demand we see in the market right now,” the airline said in a statement. “Especially since our ability to serve China nonstop from our mid-continent hubs or the East Coast is severely limited by Russian overflight restrictions.”

The Beijing itinerary will be updated in the upcoming week, while flights to Shanghai are presently available on United.com and the United app.

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Good Leads The Way at United. With hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., United maintains the most extensive worldwide route network among North American carriers and is currently the largest airline in the world based on available seat miles.

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.