(Bloomberg) -- Qatar Airways, one of the top Middle Eastern carriers, plans to cut about 40% of its workforce due to the coronavirus pandemic, Salam Al Shawa, a company spokesman said.

Airlines are among the hardest hit companies as the coronavirus prompts governments to restrict travel, grounding fleets and hitting profits. The announcement comes as Dubai’s government moves to shield its flag carrier, Emirates, from the impact of the crisis by offering unspecified financial aid.

Dubai Moves to Shield Prized Emirates Airline From Virus Fallout

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