Oil Price Shock Hits Airline Jobs: Jin Air Delays Hiring, Unpaid Leave Spreads

A high oil price shock triggered by geopolitical risks from the Middle East is disrupting South Korea’s airline labor market. Airlines are facing heavier cost burdens as fuel prices rise and business difficulties deepen. Jin Air has delayed the start dates of newly hired cabin crew, while Jeju Air, T’way Air and Aero K are reportedly implementing unpaid leave. Prospective flight attendants who had passed recruitment now face uncertainty as their first working days are pushed back. If high fuel prices continue, pressure on airline staffing operations is expected to remain. Source: mk.co.kr