“You have to do everything you can, you have to work your hardest, and if you do, if you stay positive, you have a shot at a silver lining” 

The quote from the 2012 award-winning movie, Silver Linings Playbook really hits close to home, especially now.

Photo via Twitter (@irriananana)

The COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) in March has affected many of us, -especially for those who are working in the tourism and airline industry. 

According to the New Straits Times, Malindo Air has undergone further retrenchments to cut costs during the COVID-19 pandemic and is expected to cut more than half of its workforce from 3,200 to just 1,000.

The airline company also offered a three-month salary severance package during this retrenchment, and many of its staff took to social media to share their experiences and memories while working with the airline company, leading to a flood of love on social media from stewardesses, pilots, and on-ground staff.

30th October 2020. Thank you Malindo Air for the best memories. Being the only Punjabi female in aircraft engineering in Malaysia, so close to getting my license. It meant alot. 5 years 4 months were wonderful. Also being pregnant to the challenging breastfeeding journey. Haha. pic.twitter.com/zC20XUM3Ao

— hasvinkaurgill ツ (@mrs_ssd) October 31, 2020

It is sad to see you all leave. The office won’t be the same without you all guys. Best wishes on your new endeavors. Malindo Air CM SZB OD pic.twitter.com/jrNUVmDELt

— Zack769 (@ahmad_zakwan) October 29, 2020

“Cabin crew disarm all doors and crosscheck”

Batch87 officially signing off on 1st Nov 2020 .. Thank you for flying with Malindo Air .. May Allah ease everything for us .. Aamiin .. pic.twitter.com/4AH3F8jYtj

— syikin (@nrhsykn__) November 1, 2020

Farewell Malindo Air, M09428 signing off! pic.twitter.com/s2WYRZ4Ezm

— MFBH (@F4rish_) November 1, 2020

It wasn’t an easy journey throughout this 5 years .Ladies &Gentlemen, I’m Adeline , your crew in charge for today’s flight ✈️ TQ for flying with us , we hope to see you next time . ICC, Adeline ,all door disarm and cross check . Officially sign off now 💁🏻‍♀️ #malindo #malindoair pic.twitter.com/Ij3Y3CPGWz

— Adeline (@AdelineKeong) November 1, 2020

Thank you everyone for your kind words. It was crucial 24 hours but I guess this is it. Sadly I've to clips my wings for real.

CC Shazwanie M07856 door disarmed and crossed check. Signing off. pic.twitter.com/jo6mYJxHEI

— n (@niniersln) October 31, 2020

Me, signing off ✈️

Thank you for wonderful 4 years ❤️ #malindo pic.twitter.com/9OKRFBtKBQ

— AINA (@kaatnizz) November 1, 2020

I’ve said my goodbye to this beasty. There was never a day i wasn’t happy to be around you. I have accepted the fate and i know this is not anyone’s fault. Aviation industry is just very sick:(
It was a pleasure team,it was an honor Malindo.

Irriana Azreen signing out. pic.twitter.com/A5hy5Ao2Fn

— Samara (@irriananana) October 30, 2020

Some also took to Instagram to share snapshots of their happy moments with the airline.

 

 

 

 

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. 1st November 2020. It is the day! This feeling is indescribable, I’ve seen lot of my colleagues update their lost. As mine as well. This is my turn to say goodbye to one of best part of my life. I lost my big family, friends, sisters & brothers. It is hard to say goodbye actually. But i have to move on. 2020, Covid-19’s shows its impact on aviation industry. For sure i had to put down my wings. Thank you for the memories we gone through together past 3 years I’m with aviation, from passengers, ground operations, crewing & first officers. Only god know what we experienced. To all my friends, who are affected too, have faith. InsyaAllah rezeki Tuhan tu luas seluas alam semesta. Jangan bersedih. Sinar baru pasti tiba. “Jagad anyar kang dumadi”. Goodbye Lion Group, Malindo Air and sisters carriers.. Lion Air, Batik Air. Till we meet again ❤️. RaufYunus M07292 Signing Off 2017-2020 #malaysiaaviation #aviation #malindoair #batikair #lionair #liongroup #malaysiaairports #goodbye #retrenchment

A post shared by RΛVF (@raufyunus_) on Oct 31, 2020 at 12:33pm PDT

 

 

 

 

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Today is my last day working with malindo air. Even cabin crew is not my dream job but hard for me to say goodbye ,but this is it. I have genuinely enjoyed my 5th years with malindo. Maybe it's the time to sky rest for a while. InsyaAllah, ada rezeki we will see each other again. Thank you for everything to all my colleague, OD staff. Huge apology to anyone that I ever did wrong .Gonna miss everything 😔 stay strong everyone. ICC Nabeela Hashim M02925 signing off Cabin crew disarmed all doors and crossed check.

A post shared by Bella (@_nabeelahashim_) on Oct 31, 2020 at 9:22am PDT

 

 

 

 

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Every beginning flight has an end bay & every end is a new bay... For most people the sky is the limit, but for me the sky is home. Once a crew, will forever be a crew. Its time to rest my wings. Thanks for a memorable 7 over years of experience...

A post shared by Deqja (@ash_khair) on Oct 31, 2020 at 2:38pm PDT

Don’t lose hope, because difficult times always lead to better days! Take care of each other, stay healthy and stay safe! 

By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat