(ASX:QAN) Aviation sector adopts corporate suits to handle bags amid worker shortage

at the time, The airline said it could save $100 million a year. By transferring baggage handling, aircraft cleaning and ground support operations to third-party air service providers such as Dnata and Swissport at 11 airports.

As reported on this masthead in AprilQantas and Virgin Airways mobilized corporate staff at airports over Anzac Day weekend after the airlines were robbed of passengers stranded over Easter.

Rex and Virgin have no plans to follow Qantas in introducing a formal corporate scheme.

During the peak school holidays in April, 120 business executives from Sydney Airport gathered on the airport floor to help prioritize flights, guide queues and serve water to customers in long lines. rice field. In July, the airport outsourced his 60 customer service professionals, reducing the need for corporate volunteers.

A spokeswoman for Melbourne Airport said it is not uncommon for company staff to volunteer in customer service positions to help airlines depart on time during busy periods such as school holidays.