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AI Express decides to defer inquiries against cabin crew; next conciliation meeting on Aug 8 Air India Express cabin crew issues are discussed in conciliation meetings. BMS delegation meets Civil Aviation Minister to address support and salary concerns. Proposal for tri-party meeting involving AIX Connect is under consideration.
02 Jul, 2024, 09.59 PM ISTAI Express union alleges unfair labour practices; seeks intervention of labour commissioner Air India Express' cabin crew union has alleged unfair labour practices by the airline, including in issuance of charge sheets to its members, and sought the intervention of the labour commissioner to resolve the issues. The Air India Express Employ...
30 Jun, 2024, 03.41 PM ISTEight crew members of Baltimore ship crash to return to India After a three-month wait, eight crew members of the MV Daki Cargo ship involved in the Baltimore bridge crash are returning to India, while others remain for litigation. A judge allowed their departure despite city motions to keep them in the US. Th...
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Severe turbulence on Air New Zealand flight: Crew member hits ceiling, passenger scalded by coffee Two individuals were injured during an Air New Zealand flight when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence. A passenger suffered burns from a hot coffee spill, while a crew member hit the cabin's ceiling. The incident occurred on a flight from We...
20 Jun, 2024, 01.54 PM ISTDelhi-Mumbai Akasa flight carrying 186 passengers receives security alert, diverted to Ahmedabad An Akasa Airlines flight from Delhi to Mumbai with 186 passengers, including an infant and six crew members, received a security alert. The flight was diverted to Ahmedabad following safety protocols and all passengers were deplaned. This comes days...
03 Jun, 2024, 01.09 PM ISTIndiGo derosters 6 crew members in connection with Delhi-Varanasi flight bomb scare incident IndiGo has derostered two pilots and four cabin crew members of the Delhi-Varanasi flight that saw 176 passengers being evacuated after a bomb threat earlier this week, according to sources. On May 28, following the bomb threat, which later turned o...
30 May, 2024, 07.05 PM ISTFake 'bomb' note sparks panic on board Vadodara-bound flight Panic gripped a Delhi-Vadodara Air India flight at IGI airport after a crew member found a tissue paper with 'bomb' written on it in the washroom. The flight was searched, passengers deboarded, and the aircraft checked thoroughly with no suspicious ...
16 May, 2024, 03.21 PM ISTAI Express slowly restoring flights; cabin crew union says all members have joined duty Air India Express is gradually resuming flights and restoring its network, aiming for full normalcy by Tuesday morning. The airline, owned by Tata Group, faced cancellations due to a cabin crew strike but reports indicate members are returning to du...
12 May, 2024, 03.27 PM ISTCabin crew woes: Air India Express to curtail flights over the next few days Amid ongoing challenges with cabin crew availability, CEO Aloke Singh has announced that Air India Express will reduce its flight operations in the coming days.
10 May, 2024, 02.05 PM ISTAfter cancellation of 80 flights, Air India Express sacks nearly 30 crew members for mass sick leave Air India Express Layoffs: Following the cancellation of approximately 80 flights, Air India Express, under Tata ownership, has terminated the employment of 25 cabin crew members for their failure to report to work. The salaries of crew members have...
10 May, 2024, 02.02 PM ISTAir India Express cancels 85 flights, issues ultimatum to striking employees Following the termination of 30 crew members at Tata-owned Air India Express due to a mass sick leave protest, the airline has revealed plans for assistance from its sister carrier, Air India. According to a spokesperson, Air India will step in to o...
10 May, 2024, 01.52 PM ISTAs crew return after strike, Air India Express expects operations to improve slowly, normalcy in next two days Air India Express operations get better post-strike with staff reinstated. Normalcy expected soon after meeting with Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh. Cabin crew to report with fitness certificate. Issues include AIX Connect merger.
10 May, 2024, 12.15 PM ISTTackling turbulence is part of flight plan The Air India Express crisis, causing over 170 flights to be canceled, has been resolved. A union representing employees announced that sick crew members will return to duty immediately and 25 sacked crew members will be reinstated. The airline will...
09 May, 2024, 10.50 PM ISTAir India Express crew calls off strike; airline agrees to take back the 25 terminated cabin crew members The strike by Air India Express cabin crew came to an end following management's agreement to reinstate the 25 terminated crew members and address union-raised concerns. This resolution occurred after a conciliation meeting led by the Chief Labour C...
09 May, 2024, 08.19 PM ISTAir India Express flight delay: Airline announces WhatsApp number for getting full refund. Here are details Air India Express announced the cancellation of 85 flights and the termination of 30 crew members. Passengers affected by flight cancellations or delays exceeding three hours have the option to receive a full refund or reschedule their travel withou...
09 May, 2024, 04.58 PM ISTAI Express-cabin crew conciliation process: Labour dept to seek inputs from DGCA The regional labour commissioner will involve aviation regulator DGCA in the ongoing conciliation process regarding a dispute between Air India Express management and a section of cabin crew members. Air India Express is merging AIX Connect, formerl...
08 May, 2024, 10.47 PM ISTWhy did Air India Express cancel flights? Aviation ministry wants report The Ministry of Civil Aviation has requested a report from Air India Express regarding flight cancellations and urged the airline to promptly resolve any issues. The airline, owned by Tata Group, faced cancellations reportedly due to protests by som...
08 May, 2024, 04.49 PM ISTAir India Express cancels more than 80 flights after crew members 'fall sick at last moment' Air India Express has cancelled more than 80 flights due to a mass 'sick leave' by its senior crew member, leading to flight delays and cancellations. Civil Aviation authorities are investigating the issue, while the airline is working to minimise i...
08 May, 2024, 01.47 PM ISTKerala airports see passengers protest against AI Express' last minute cancellations Passengers, mostly travelling to the Gulf nations, claimed that they were informed about the flight cancellations after they completed their security check and were waiting to board the flight. While Air India Express has offered a full refund...
08 May, 2024, 01.06 PM ISTAir India Express cancels 70 flights as crew members go on mass 'sick leave' In a major flight disruption, more than 70 international and domestic flights of Air India Express on Wednesday were cancelled or delayed due to senior crew members calling in sick. The situation has raised concerns within the Ministry of Civil Avia...
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