Servisair pull out of Cardiff Airport
25.04.09
Servisair is pulling out of Cardiff Airport after nearly 40 years. The ground handling company said fewer flights meant its operation was no longer viable and its operations will stop at the end of May. A spokesman for the company said its decision was mainly due to the collapse of the airline, Zoom, and general reductions in scheduled and charter flights.
The company has 21 full-time staff at the airport, and another 23 part-timers. It provides a variety of services, including baggage handling and check-in operation. Workers have been told their jobs will probably be protected by employment law, as the business is transferred to a new operator.
Servisair has been operating in Cardiff since 1972 but most flights there are now handled by its rival, Aviance. A spokesman said: ‘With two ground handlers currently vying for business within a very limited market, Servisair has reluctantly reached the view that their business in Cardiff is no longer financially viable.'
Cardiff Airport's operations director, Russell Clements, said: ‘We understand why Servisair has reached this difficult decision given the current economic climate. We anticipate no loss of service to our airlines and will work with all parties to ensure the transition is as seamless as possible.’
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