Qatar Airways is deferring payments to some employees to save costs as global airlines continue to take massive losses due to the coronavirus.

Qatar Airways’ chief executive said in a press release today that the airline will nevertheless continue to provide service. “We continue to offer a schedule where possible and allowed by governments,” Akbar Al Baker said in the release.

The airline will defer 50% of the salary for mid-level and higher employees. The airline called it a “temporary measure” that will be reviewed over the coming months based on the global economic situation, according to the release. He said other employees have taken "voluntary salary deferrals in solidarity with their colleagues."

Qatar Airways is one of the only Middle Eastern airlines that has kept up much of its regular service. Hamad International Airport is open and continues to serve as a major international transit hub, offering flights to multiple continents. However, entry into Qatar is currently restricted to citizens, permanent residents and spouses and children of citizens.