Reuters was one of the first to report that some pilots have left Vietnam’s restructuring Bamboo Airways in the last two months after late salary payments. About 30 foreign pilots departed in that time, or more than 10% of the airline’s total pilot staff in June.
Human Interest
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways struggling to pay pilot wages
27 September 2023, 1:54 pm 1 minute
Market Impact
Bamboo’s flights continue to regularly depart, schedules at the country’s two main airports show. Seven of its 30 planes, including some of those recently acquired, are currently parked for maintenance, according to tracking website Planespotters.net.
Article Tags
Topics of Interest: Human Interest
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Travel & Leisure
Regions: Asia
Countries: Vietnam
Win Types: Speed
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Significant National Story
