In a heartfelt letter to employees, Naresh Goyal, the chairman and promoter of Jet Airways, said that he is willing to make any sacrifice to ensure their future comfort and prosperity, viability of the airline and in fact welfare of all the employees. The full-service carrier chief also appealed to the pilots for their support.
“I solemnly assure you to keep you updated when our CEO, Vinay Dube and his team will ensure a fresh detailed update to be provided to you by the 18th of this month, by which time I am confident of the situation gently easing up in our favour,” said Goyal. “Nostalgia fills me with pride at the manner in which each of you have so superbly sustained the highest standards of performance that have become benchmarks of excellence other carriers look upon with respect,” he added.
Acknowledging the fact that the pilots have been a constant pillar of strength to the company through challenging times, Goyal further penned, “Even through our recent tough months, you have been working beyond the call of duty, despite delayed salary payments, reflective of your wonderful faith in the solidity, credibility and longevity of our organization. Words fail me to thank you and your dear families for your patience, perseverance for perfection and sacrifices this has entailed.”
Stating that for the benefit of his employees, he is willing to make any sacrifice, he added, “Towards this I commit to you personally from my heart, that I am prepared to make any sacrifice to ensure your future comfort and prosperity, viability of the airline and in fact welfare of all the employees of the company.”
The private airline's promoter said that it’s about time the airline will move into clear blue skies. He referred to the Bank Led Provisional Resolution Plan (BLPRP) has been passed unanimously by the Board of Directors of Jet, at its meeting held on 14th February 2019.
“While a few steps remain, some critical steps are behind us and the remaining approval processes are well underway. I assure you that I am personally working this situation as rapidly as possible. I do not, never have and never shall take your patience for granted,” he assured. The debt-laden airline has been facing financial crunch for the past several months and has a gross loan of up to Rs 8,400 crore.