After Vistara, here's why Air India crew is up in arms against Tatas
Air India Express, the low-cost carrier owned by Tata Group, today cancelled several flights. The cancellations are reportedly due to a protest by some cabin crew members against alleged 'mismanagement at the airline'. As per a PTI report, the discontent among the cabin crew has been growing, especially since the beginning of the merger process with AIX Connect, formerly known as AirAsia India.
Union Concerns and Passenger Frustration
A union representing a section of the Air India Express cabin crew has raised concerns about mismanagement and unequal treatment of staff. The Air India Express Employees Union (AIXEU), which claims to represent around 300 cabin crew members, mostly seniors, has alleged that mismanagement has affected the morale of the employees.
Passengers have also expressed frustration on social media over the sudden flight cancellations. In response to a passenger's post about a cancelled flight, Air India Express apologized and cited «operational reasons» for the cancellation.
As part of consolidating its airline business, Tata Group is merging Air India Express and AIX Connect, as well as Vistara with Air India. However, the mergers have been met with resistance from employees who allege mismanagement and inequality in the treatment of staff.
Air India Express cancels more than 80 flights after crew members 'fall sick at last moment'
Air India Express and Vistara: Similar Challenges
The situation at Air India Express mirrors the pilot woes faced by Vistara, another Tata
