Airline staff recognised for giving ‘smart ideas’

NINE Air Niugini staff members were recently recognised for contributing ideas to the Smart Ideas campaign, which is part of the four pillars under the airline’s “Higher altitude” programme.
According to a statement from the airline, the Smart Ideas campaign aimed to reduce costs, generate more revenue, build a stronger and happier workforce and excel in customer offers.
It also ensured staff inclusiveness and helped them to think positively by contributing ideas.
Each month, staff from Air Niugini network, both domestic and international, submit their ideas to a committee who then selected and awards those who submitted the best ideas.
The recent ideas contributed were from March to May.
Most winning ideas centred around fuel optimisation, cargo storage, excess baggage, tool storage, leasing of the airline accommodation and office space among others.
The winners received, among other things, smartphones and tablets, a month’s pass for free access to gym facilities at Air Niugini apartments and the airline merchandise.
The winning ideas were passed onto department champions and programme officers within Air Niugini who implemented them.