Sunday , November 24 2024

Business News: Air India Express pilots call off strike

A section of Air India Express pilots and crew members have decided to call off their strike and return to work. The step was taken after the airline management asked it to look into the issues of the crew members. Whereas 25 crew members of the airline have agreed to withdraw the dismissal letter. The Tata Group-owned airline has canceled 170 flights since Tuesday night. So that after the strike ends, the problems of tourists will be reduced.

all pilots went on sick leave

Air India Express flights were canceled after a section of pilots fell ill in protest against alleged poor management at the airline. The strike and withdrawal of dismissal letters was agreed upon after an important meeting between the pilots, airline representatives and other member representatives at the office of the Central Chief Labor Commission in the national capital Delhi.

There will be a meeting again on 28th May

The meeting between the representatives of Air India Express Employees Union and the airline management lasted for about five hours. This union is affiliated with the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh. After the meeting, the All India Secretary said that the dismissal of 25 pilot members of Air India Express has been withdrawn. He said that both the parties will discuss the issue and meet again on May 28. The details were discussed and worked out according to a document signed by both parties. Apart from this, after the appeal of the Central Labor Commission, the union representatives agreed that the members of the pilot force who have gone on sick leave will return to work with health certificates.

there was a lot of anger among the people

Air India Express flights for tourists traveling to other countries from various airports in Kerala were canceled for the second consecutive day on Thursday. Passengers at Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kannur airports faced disappointment when flights to Gulf countries were canceled at the last minute the next day. There was a lot of anger among the people due to the sudden cancellation of the flight. They are facing huge problems.