Before a lack of pilots, Swiss decides to flights: Is it an important European trend?
propagandaTravelers are binding in Switzerland Or pass through the country this summer can be unexpectedly found on Earth. Swiss, the national airline in the country, He confirmed that it will cancel about 1,400 trips From here to October to face the scarcity of pilots.
Discounts will affect a multiple short distance from Zurich and Geneva, including flights across Europe. Some long servicesLike those in Shanghai and Chicago, it will also be reduced. Some roads have been suspended, including the summer service in Hergada (Egypt).
What does Swiss air do to reduce the deficit?
Swiss air regrets the situation A series of short -term measures was adopted to ease The pilot is a scarcity.Among them is a voluntary retirement programThe re -purchase plan and enhance the increase in the number of working hours in Pilots.
Airlines also He works with his experimental unionAeropers, to improve the elasticity of lists and reduce absence at the last minute related to fatigue, They are all designers to help the national company To reduce your need for about 70 full -time pilots.
I promised Swiss Notifying the changes to passengers as soon as possible. The affected travelers will be changed to Swiss flights, Lufthansza GroupFrom other companies to the Star Alliance Network or in the worst cases Air Company available. Travelers can also reserve Or a full recovery request.
Could this be the summer of cancellation in Europe?
The Swiss is not the only airline facing the turmoil. Airlines all over Europe are cutting schedules And clarify emergency plans to deal with the increasing short shortage. Klm He publicly realized that this summer would have difficulty providing employees with long trips, although he claims to have more pilots than ever in his working power.
“Low diseases and work working It has increased in recent years. “We lose about 50 full -time jobs per year because of all part -time work,” said Eimd Bult, the head of the KLM service, according to the Dutch newspaper.
Air France pilots temporarily operate KLM flights on certain roads, including Amsterdam to New York, from July to October this year. British Airways Y EasyjetOn the other side, They are employing individuals stronglyFighting with each other with competitive advantages to dismiss their competitors and attract retired pilots.
British AirwaysFor example, It has been offered to pay the pilots formationWhich can cost up to 100,000 euros, from up to 60 candidates per year. The airline has suspended several short distances this summer, such as London Gatwick’s flights to Santorini and Mikkonos, and some Heathrow roads to Greece and Croatia.
Why are there very few pilots?
Epidemic Causing the training Of the new pilots and accelerated retirement, a double blow from which the sector has not yet recovered. Only in the United States, FAA expects a retirement of about 4,300 pilots Year until 2042.
Europe faces a similar crisis. Although some airlines have long waiting lists for experimental places, today they soften the requirements of language and nationality to expand the group. But the problem is not just retirement. These are reserves.
Boeing Long -range views They estimate that the world will need 674,000 new pilots In the next two decades. By 2032, Counselor Oliver Wayman states that the sector can lack approximately 80,000 pilots worldwide. Only 19,000 pilots can be missing to meet the demand.
What does this mean for summer travelers?
Travelers with reservations on short tripsEspecially those involved in communications, they must be prepared for turmoil, because European airlines reduce Summer schedules. Experts warn that these narrow time tables can lead to direct less trips, longer standards and more competition for the squares.
Travelers are advised to reserve in advanceExpect more time for transfers and closely follow airline notifications. Although there are policies for change and payment, getting the best alternative can be dependent on it The speed you work with.
