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Swiss cannot escape from the crisis, fired 700 dependents (2): the press release of the air company
Basilea, Switzerland - Decisions approved by the management of the carrier

"A package of emergency measures proposed by the executive management was approved by the Swiss Board of Directors on 24 February 2003. In Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern and Lugano, destinations will be reduced and routes discontinued. The fleet is to be cut by 20 aircraft: 17 regional jets, two Boeing MD-83s and one Airbus A-321. These measures will also mean the loss of around 700 jobs. Swiss International...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 41134
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency