JetBlue is looking to trim its workforce by offering so-called ‘opt-out’ packages across different workgroups. As first reported by airline industry watchdog JonNYC, the airline confirmed the buy-out offerings on Friday evening in a statement.
“We remain the industry’s only airline with a no-furlough commitment in place. We are aiming to reduce our fixed costs through voluntary measures by giving people who work in a number of corporate functions, in our airports, and in our customer support center the opportunity to leave JetBlue with a departing pay and benefits package. The program does not include pilots, flight attendants, and technicians,” a spokesperson from the airline said.
