The Flying Kangaroo now says the disruption later caused by the Delta strain of COVID would have meant it would have had no choice but to let 1700 ground handlers go anyway, after they were made redundant earlier in the pandemic.
The crew member was on flight QF520 from Sydney to Brisbane aboard the 737-800 VH‑VYK when it encountered turbulence on descent. Three cabin crew were unrestrained shortly after the seatbelt sign was lit up, with one suffering a broken ankle; the third…
The delivery delays come as Boeing continues to face scrutiny over the safety of the 737 MAX family following the mid-air blowout of a door plug on board an Alaska Airlines MAX 9 in January.
The Flying Kangaroo now says the disruption later caused by the Delta strain of COVID would have meant it would have had no choice but to let 1700 ground handlers go anyway, after they were made redundant earlier in the pandemic.