Swissair reports first-half loss, plans to sell assets and cut jobs
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Swissair Group posted a 234 million Swiss francs net loss for the 2001 first-half, compared to a 3 million francs profit during the same 2000 period. The struggling carrier will also layoff about 1,250 employees and divest other assets.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Swiss flag airline to miss targets, cut jobs, aircraft
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Swiss International Air Lines cautioned that it would not meet its financial targets for the 2003 year. The airline, despite conducting layoffs and a reduction in the number of aircraft, still does not expect to reach its break-even targets.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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