Reston, Virginia-based Gate Gourmet, a subsidiary of Glattbrugg, Switzerland-based Gategroup, a vendor of food services and onboard retail shopping to the airline industry, has announced a mass layoff of California workers.
Approximately 536 employees are impacted, including 247 employees at Los Angeles International Airport and 289 employees at San Francisco International Airport. Layoffs are scheduled for November 19, 2021.
The decision was driven by the pandemic slowdown in airline travel, the hospitality industry, and local pandemic conditions at travel destinations. According to a company spokesperson, "The government funding that has been helpful to supporting additional employment beyond our business needs is coming to an end and the company can no longer maintain current employment levels."
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