Air India Express operations improve as cabin crew ends strike; terminated staff reinstated
Also Read | Accel and Fireside will no longer invest in online-only D2C brands in India A spokesperson for the Tata Group-operated airline, which typically runs approximately 380 flights daily, said that normal operations are expected to resume within the next couple of days. The return of the cabin crew has been facilitated by the airline’s support in obtaining the necessary fitness certificates required for them to resume duties.
Also Read | Finelistings Technologies IPO allotment to be finalised today; latest GMP, 4 steps to check status The official noted a significant improvement is expected starting Friday, particularly for international flights which predominantly take place in the evening. On a typical day, Air India Express operates 120 international and 260 domestic flights, though this number varies.
Also Read | IDBI Bank share price Today Live Updates : IDBI Bank Stocks on the Rise Today The recent strike forced the airline to cancel 85 flights on Thursday, representing about 23 per cent of its total daily capacity. With the strike now over, the airline has committed to quickly reinstating its regular flight schedule and has issued apologies to passengers affected by the disruptions.
The strike was initially prompted by some cabin crew members reporting sick in protest over what they claimed was poor management and unequal treatment of staff at the airline. Air India Express is currently in the midst of finalizing the merger with AIX Connect, formerly known as AirAsia India, and employs approximately 6,000 people, including over 2,000 cabin crew.Milestone Alert!
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