Airlines

Wild weather leaves passengers on American Airlines flight vomiting

According to American Airlines personnel who spoke with CBS Philadelphia, “moderate turbulence” caused many passengers on a flight to Philadelphia International Airport to become ill. In response to the flight’s arrival at PHL, personnel from the CDC and the Office of Emergency Management arrived to check on the passengers who had reported feeling sick and vomiting.

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A passenger on the airplane informed CBS Philadelphia that the captain had described a weather storm that was gathering around us. He asked for permission to go up and down but was turned down because the situation was so bad. Basically, it was really uneven. All of it was erratic. From all sides, it was noisy.

In a statement, an airline spokesman confirmed that the aircraft experienced “moderate turbulence” during the four-hour flight. “The aircraft landed safely and, out of an abundance of caution, was met by first responders before taxiing to the gate,” the official added. None of the travelers needed to be hospitalized, according to the airline.

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The National Weather Service’s Aviation Weather Center has issued an alert indicating the existence of severe turbulence in the air across parts of New York, much of Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maryland, as well as all of New Jersey and Delaware.

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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.