Why is this important
A serious precedent for private employers in the aviation industry — the increase in labor rights requirements may increase pressure on other firms. Moreover, the situation undermines the trust of employees and potential investors in the company.
What happened
- В ведомство поступило около 10 жалоб сотрудников Air Samarkand о невыплате зарплаты за июнь — август.
- The State Labor Inspectorate filed claims for 1.5 billion soums, including compensation for each day of delay.
- The lawsuit has been filed with the Samarqand City Court for Civil Cases.
- Some employees — including Russian citizens — claim they haven’t received their salaries for three months, not even receiving advances for food and rental housing.
- Air Samarkand acknowledged financial difficulties, citing the reason for delays — unexpected costs for fleet maintenance, and stated that it is working on settling debts.
Context
Air Samarkand is a private airline founded in 2022 and based in Samarkand. The company began operating charter flights at the end of 2023, with plans to expand regular routes and fleet. Such instances of salary delays in the aviation industry can reflect structural financial risks, especially for young companies with high operating costs.
