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| Up to 158 staff at low-cost airline bmibaby face losing their jobs under a restructuring programme. | Up to 158 staff at low-cost airline bmibaby face losing their jobs under a restructuring programme. |
| An airport spokesperson said 54 pilot and 82 cabin crew positions at Birmingham, Manchester and Cardiff airports were "at risk of redundancy". | An airport spokesperson said 54 pilot and 82 cabin crew positions at Birmingham, Manchester and Cardiff airports were "at risk of redundancy". |
| The airline also said it was reducing its number of aircraft, from 17 to 12, next year. | The airline also said it was reducing its number of aircraft, from 17 to 12, next year. |
| Managing director Crawford Rix said the industry was experiencing record losses and action had to be taken. | Managing director Crawford Rix said the industry was experiencing record losses and action had to be taken. |
| Another 22 management and support positions at the firm's head office are also at risk. | |
| Bmibaby also said the restructuring could lead to additional services at East Midlands Airport next year and the creation of 10 pilot and 15 cabin crew positions. | |
| Mr Rix said efforts had to be focused on routes and services that the company felt was the best fit for its business. | |
| Discussions have been started with staff and union representatives with a view to minimising job losses where possible, the firm said. |