Qantas, Australia’s flag carrier, has asked its senior executives to work as baggage handlers as the company struggles to hire employees.
“The high levels of winter flu and a Covid spike across the community, coupled with the ongoing tight labor market, make resourcing a challenge across our industry,” said Colin Hughes, Qantas chief operating officer, in an email, according to BBC.
The executives and managers are expected to work in baggage handling for four to six hours each day, five days a week, for a three-month period. Applicants must have the ability to move suitcases weighing up to 32 kilos (70.54 pounds)….