AIR India Express is gearing up to resume operations following the resolution of a dispute with cabin crew members, which led to the cancellation of 85 flights, reports Bloomberg.
The airline confirmed that staff who had collectively called in sick would return to work after progress was achieved during a conciliation meeting.
This development will facilitate the swift restoration of the airline's flight schedule.
The disruption stemmed from over 100 cabin crew members calling in sick at the last minute, prompting air India Express to cancel 85 flights.
The airline sought support from its parent company, Air India Ltd, to manage the situation.
These disruptions mark the latest in a series of challenges faced by Tata Group's aviation business, which has been undergoing restructuring since the conglomerate's acquisition of Air India from the government in 2021.
Currently, Air India Express is undergoing integration with AirAsia India to create a unified carrier.
Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh recently urged employees to embrace the transformation and assured them of growth opportunities.
Meanwhile, Air India plans to absorb Vistara, a joint venture between Tata and Singapore Airlines Ltd by the end of the year, aiming to establish an expanded full-service carrier.
In late March, pilots at Air India also called in sick en masse due to concerns regarding fatigue and pay cuts, resulting in the cancellation of over 100 flights within a week and subsequent adjustments to the airline's schedule.
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The airline confirmed that staff who had collectively called in sick would return to work after progress was achieved during a conciliation meeting.
This development will facilitate the swift restoration of the airline's flight schedule.
The disruption stemmed from over 100 cabin crew members calling in sick at the last minute, prompting air India Express to cancel 85 flights.
The airline sought support from its parent company, Air India Ltd, to manage the situation.
These disruptions mark the latest in a series of challenges faced by Tata Group's aviation business, which has been undergoing restructuring since the conglomerate's acquisition of Air India from the government in 2021.
Currently, Air India Express is undergoing integration with AirAsia India to create a unified carrier.
Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh recently urged employees to embrace the transformation and assured them of growth opportunities.
Meanwhile, Air India plans to absorb Vistara, a joint venture between Tata and Singapore Airlines Ltd by the end of the year, aiming to establish an expanded full-service carrier.
In late March, pilots at Air India also called in sick en masse due to concerns regarding fatigue and pay cuts, resulting in the cancellation of over 100 flights within a week and subsequent adjustments to the airline's schedule.
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