Singapore Airlines to cut 4,300 jobs as COVID inflicts toll

Company cites 'uncertain future' in wake of $810m loss in April-June

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Singapore Airlines will cut its payroll by around 16% as it tries to stem losses brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. © Reuters

KENTARO IWAMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- Singapore Airlines will eliminate 4,300 positions, including 2,400 layoffs, due to the prolonged slump in travel demand stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Thursday, becoming the latest global carrier to announce big job cuts.

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