Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Germany
Region
Rheinland-Pfalz; Koblenz; Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis
Location of affected unit(s)
Hahn
Sector
Transportation / Storage
Land, Water And Air Transportation
Air Transport
51 - Air transport

150 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
27 October 2010
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date

Description

On 27 October 2010, the airline Ryanair announced its plan to cut 150 jobs at Frankfurt-Hahn airport. Among affected are pilots and cabin crew. The job cuts follow German government's decision to introduce a tourist tax (8 euro) on flights. Ryanair has stated to reduce its flights and routes from Germany to other destinations.


Sources

  • 27 October 2010: Frankfurter Rundschau
  • 27 October 2010: Independent

Citation

Eurofound (2010), Ryanair, Internal restructuring in Germany, factsheet number 71306, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/71306.