Jet2.com is to press ahead with proposals to make 102 pilots redundant as a result of the Covid-19 crisis.
The airline said it was “greatly distressed” and “deeply regretted” the redundancies, which form part of wider reductions announced in June.
Brian Strutton, director-general of the pilots’ union Balpa, said: “This announcement is yet another which shows the desperate state of the British aviation sector.
“Despite enormous efforts to work with Jet2 to find ways of saving these jobs, the airline is insisting on 102 redundancies.
“This will be a particular kick in the teeth as many of those who may lose their jobs have recently joined the airline after having been dismissed from Thomas Cook, which went into administration last year.”
Jet2.com said: “We are greatly distressed and deeply regret these redundancies that are entirely caused by the current situation.”
Strutton renewed calls for the government to offer bespoke support for the aviation sector.
He said: “The government has a significant role to play in supporting the vital British aviation industry. Its quarantine changes keep throwing every restart plan into chaos.
“If these quarantines are really needed, the government must stump up the support to help the airline industry, which is doing its best to get back on track but keeps being knocked back at every juncture.”