Why is this important
Payment delays are a blow to the reputation of the young airline. Explaining the reasons and publicly acknowledging the problem is a step towards restoring personnel and market trust.
What happened
- According to the company, the maintenance of all aircraft required significant expenses in a short time;
- Now the airline is negotiating with investors, customers and partners;
- Inefficient expenses are also being reduced;
- В приоритете — скорейшее восстановление выплат по зарплате;
- Aircraft have undergone full maintenance, flights are operating in normal mode;
- New flight programs have been launched to accelerate access to stable financing;
- Air Samarkand commented on the publications about “about 50 Russian citizens” — the company does not discriminate based on citizenship and adheres to equality in payments.
What they say
Air Samarkand noted that “The delays are caused by technical costs. Now we are stabilizing operational activities and fulfilling obligations to employees regardless of their citizenship and status”.
Context
Previously, Frank.uz reported that Air Samarkand had not paid salaries to approximately 50 employees, including foreigners, since June.
The airline began commercial flights in 2023 and positioned itself as a promising regional carrier. But financial problems can slow down the company’s growth.
