Winair Remains Solid Company Despite Global Economic Situation, Says CEO

Responding to rumors and reports that the planned layoffs at Winair and the closure of three of its routes is a sign of the end for the company, Managing Director of Winair, Edwin Hodge, said the company planned layoffs and restructuring as well as renegotiated terms and conditions with suppliers to reduce overall cost thus keeping the company viable.

Hodge dismissed the reports as unfounded and an attempt to instill fear and uncertainty about the airline adding that the airline’s operation is still very solid.

“We at Winair like other companies believes that with growing challenges that efficiency and effectiveness is of paramount importance thus we have sought to offer our customers better service,” he said.

Hodge noted that what is being seen is critical as various companies deal with upturns and downturns thus dismissing the view that his company is the only such company that has been scaling back on finances. “

Hodge pointed out that for some time the three destinations; St Kitts, Nevis and Tortola were borderline, but due to reduction in travel the routes were not offering any financial viability, therefore the reason to cease operations to these destinations.

However, the government of Nevis came forward to share the risk with Winair to ensure the longstanding relationship between Nevis and Winair continues.

Looking at the cost structure and the global economic climate, the Winair Managing Director noted that the company had to cut certain routes whilst cutting cost by way of doing business differently, staff and other operational cost so as to make their airline viable.