JAL President Akasaka Considering quitting recruitment activities such as college students graduating next spring 4:31 on July 21

While the aviation industry is being seriously affected by the spread of the new coronavirus, Yuji Akasaka, president of Japan Airlines, responded to an interview with NHK and decided to stop hiring activities targeting university students who will graduate next spring. I made it clear.

Mr. Akasaka, president of Japan Airlines, said about the time when the demand for aviation, which has been greatly reduced due to the new coronavirus, will recover. "I am preparing for a domestic flight for about one year and an international flight for three to four years. It may be difficult for international flights to return completely."

In addition, regarding recruitment of university students who will graduate next spring, President Akasaka said, "Considering the number of people required for next year, there is no work even if a new employee joins the company. Sorry, recruitment is difficult," said the pilot, etc. With a few exceptions, he said that he is considering canceling the hiring activities that are currently suspended.

On the other hand, for the financing, such as the moon is the prospect to the procurement of about 500 billion yen borrowing, after the time being there is no problem, showed the idea to work on suppression of investment, such as cost reductions and aircraft.

In addition, President Akasaka said that in response to changes in work styles such as the decrease in business trips due to the spread of telework, "up until now, business demand was the main focus, the main pillar of growth was international flights, but it needs to be reviewed." He indicated his intention to grow the business and consider new business such as financial business utilizing mileage.