Refuting certain social media posts aimed to discriminate Sri Lankan Airlines staff during their passenger services, the national carrier states that its operational staff undergo regular and recurrent training of flying under contagion situations like Covid-19outbreak.
These members of staff are regularly updated with regard to operational safety adhering to directives from the World Health Organisation and under the safety and procedural guidance issued by the International Air Transport Association for cabin crew, technical staff and cargo handling.
The Airlines’ corporate health medical services continue to monitor the health and psychological wellbeing of its staff members and their families and through the deep cleaning of aircraft.
The Airline continues to ensure the safety and health of its passengers, staff, their immediate families and the general public at all times.
Therefore, the Airlines’ staff and business continue to provide a nonstop service 24 x 7, for both passenger and cargo operations and ground services during this serious and challenging global crisis brought upon by COVID-19.
The National Carrier’s work areas and operations inadvertently bring its staff face to face with the general public, international travellers, and imported and exported goods.
SriLankan Airlines stated that its operational staff undergo regular and recurrent training of flying under contagion situations and are regularly updated with regard to operational safety.
They are adhering to directives from the World Health Organisation and under the safety and procedural guidance issued by the International Air Transport Association for cabin crew, technical staff and cargo handling.
Therefore, the Airline requested social media users to share content responsibly, by being mindful of the authenticity of such content and sources
It has urged them to refrain from posting or sharing content that may discriminate, distress or demotivate the Airlines’ staff and their family members who are currently being part of fulfilling a much-required national mission, thus going above and beyond their call of duty.
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