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Rossiya Airlines
Rossiya Airlines, a subsidiary of Aeroflot, faces protests from flight attendants over severe workplace abuses, arbitrary salary cuts, and excessive managerial control. Over 50 employees have filed complaints with Russian authorities, accusing the airline of enforcing a “repression and purge” system that is driving valuable staff away.
Quick summary on Rossiya Airlines
Rossiya Airlines, a subsidiary of Aeroflot, is under fire as flight attendants protest against severe workplace abuses, arbitrary salary cuts, and excessive managerial control. Over 50 employees have filed complaints with Russian authorities, accusing the airline of enforcing a “repression and purge” system that is driving valuable staff away.
Unfair Salary Reductions and Bonus Manipulation: In 2022, a new salary structure slashed flight attendants’ earnings by 20–40%, tying their income to unclear and arbitrary bonus criteria. Employees report that management deliberately withholds bonuses for minor infractions, sick leave, or even legal days off, creating a toxic work environment driven by fear and financial instability.
Psychological Pressure and Job Insecurity: Flight attendants are forced into long hours, extra flights, and irregular schedules under the threat of disciplinary action. The lack of clear contract renewal policies fosters job insecurity, while management reportedly uses contract extensions as leverage to control staff behavior. Employees describe an oppressive atmosphere where minor mistakes are used as excuses for punishment.
Language Skills as a Financial Weapon: Rossiya Airlines ties part of a flight attendant’s salary (30,000 rubles) to English proficiency, yet provides no standardized assessment or training. Employees claim this is a cost-cutting measure disguised as a performance evaluation, allowing management to unfairly reduce wages.
by: Arian Crosby
Rossiya Airlines should rebrand to “Stressiya Airlines” because that’s all they provide.
by: Kylo McMillan
Lost my luggage, refused to help, and acted like it was my fault. Never flying with Rossiya Airlines again. 😤
by: Zola Levy
Their idea of "customer service" is ignoring you until you give up. Avoid at all costs!
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by: Banks Bender
Rossiya Airlines made my trip a nightmare. Delays, rude staff, and missing luggage—what more could go wrong? Oh, right, the food was terrible too!
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by: Nathalie Stout
I’d have been better off walking to my destination. This airline has zero respect for customers.