The Minister of Transport decided to dismiss a number of officials at the head of the company, including the general director of Tunisair Technics, the general director of Tunisie Catering, the general secretary of Tunisair and the central Product director. In addition to the dismissal of the general director of Tunisair, legal and disciplinary measures will be taken against all parties responsible for the latest disruptions that occurred on the flights of the national airline during the period from November 1 to 5. The matter will be brought before the courts.
Following the disruptions that occurred on the flights of the national airline, Tunisair, during the period from November 1 to 5, it was decided, on the orders of the Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri, the dismissal of a number of managers at the head of this company.
These are the general director of Tunisair Technics, the general director of Tunisie Catering, the general secretary of Tunisair and the central product director, indicates a press release made public today by the Ministry of Transport.
In addition, the Ministry of Transport decided to dismiss the general director of Tunisair, to take legal and disciplinary measures against all parties responsible for these disruptions and to take the matter to court.
“These dismissals are part of the fight against any form of anarchy and negligence and against all attempts which are likely to damage the image of the national carrier Tunisair,” explains the ministry, adding that the responsibilities of each must be determined.
This decision to dismiss these officials from their positions comes at the end of a series of consecutive visits made by the Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri, to Tunis Carthage airport, including that of November 2, during which, he noted failures recorded at the levels of supply services, aircraft safety and equipment, adds the same source.
Urgent rescue plan and medium-term restructuring
The Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri, also ordered the development, as soon as possible, of an action plan including an urgent rescue plan and a medium-term restructuring plan for the national carrier Tunisair.
This action plan also provides, according to a press release from the Ministry of Transport, a new governance plan adapted to the needs of the company, the acceleration of the amendment of the legislative texts in force to improve the competitiveness of Tunisair and the rationalization of human resources to guarantee them the required efficiency.
It is also about improving the quality of services and placing the regularity of flights as a main objective and updating crisis management measures, in particular, with regard to anticipation, supervision , intelligence and “precise and transparent” information.
The Minister of Transport also gave instructions to develop the “corporate communication” component within the company according to the delicate circumstances it is going through. He also ordered to put in place a renovated information system allowing the company to avoid confusion and uncertainty for travelers and other stakeholders.
Preserving the sustainability of the national carrier
The Ministry of Transport indicated, to this end, that it “is closely and continuously monitoring the situation of the company in coordination with the general management of Tunisiair, and that other measures will follow the decisions currently taken.”
The objective being to support the national carrier, preserve its sustainability and restore its former glory.
The measures announced by the Department of Transport come following disruptions that occurred on Tunisair flights, during the period from November 1 to 5, 2024.
The ministry also assured that the recent disruptions are due to material damage affecting various planes, specifying that this damage results from “irresponsible” and “nonchalant” conduct towards the public company and its property. .
The company “Tunisair” indicated in a press release on Monday that it had rented three planes to strengthen its fleet, following these disruptions. She added that she will cover the costs of changing or modifying reservations, following the requests of passengers who can contact her services by telephone or email.
