Air India Express cancels 80 flights as crew members go on mass 'sick leave'; apologises for disruptions

Wednesday, 8 May 2024
Discontent has been brewing among a section of the cabin crew at the low-cost carrier for some time now, especially after the start of the merger process.

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Air India Express faced major disruptions as 86 flights were canceled due to cabin crew members staging a mass sick leave, protesting new employment terms post-merger with Tata Group. Allegations of inequality and modifications to compensation packages fueled discontent. Passengers were left...

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