PILOT WOES
Vistara nimble enough to make course corrections: CEO Vinod Kannan
Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan stated the airline is agile in making adjustments during disruptions, as it navigates its merger with Air India. The carrier aims for growth through the merger, emphasizing the importance of full service carriers in India's market. Kannan expects the merger to be finalized by year-end, pending NCLT approval.
Mumbai's Mithi river woes: Unkept promises lie buried under poll noise
Mumbai's recent dust storm and subsequent rainfall brought relief but also havoc to homes along the Mithi riverbanks, reminding residents of impending monsoon woes and unmet election promises. Despite hefty investments in the Mithi River rejuvenation project, flooding persists, with corporators and activists criticizing authorities for ineffective flood prevention measures. Memories of the 2005 deluge haunt neighbourhoods like Kranti Nagar and Sandesh Nagar in Kurla, underscoring the urgency of addressing pollution and infrastructure issues along the river.
Cabin crew crisis: Air India Express cancels over 100 flights; impacts 15,000 passengers
Air India Express has canceled over 100 flights impacting around 15,000 passengers as cabin crew protest alleged mismanagement. The airline will operate reduced flights until May 13 due to a shortage of crew. Civil aviation ministry seeks a report and urges prompt resolution. Passengers, mainly traveling to Gulf nations, faced delays and protests at airports in Kerala.
Section of AI Express staff flag concerns, allege mismanagement at airline
A grouping of Air India Express cabin crew has alleged that the airline is being mismanaged and there is a lack of equality in the treatment of the staff. The airline is part of the Tata Group and is in the process of merging AIX Connect (formerly AirAsia India with itself).
"Worst is behind us," says Vistara CEO as pilot woes slashed capacity; time to be customer friendly now
Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan assured staff that the worst is over following flight disruptions due to pilot issues. Operations stabilized after capacity cuts and resignations. Challenges included pilot rosters, new contracts, and operational issues. Kannan acknowledges learning experience and emphasizes customer focus for airline's recovery. Compensation offered to affected passengers.
Air India plans to send some narrow body pilots on deputation to Vistara
Air India plans to send first officers capable of operating narrow-body A320 family planes to Vistara to assist with its pilot shortage. Around 30 such pilots may be deputed to Vistara, which has faced operational disruptions. Vistara has already deployed Air India pilots for its Boeing 787 planes.
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Airfares jump 20-25 pc amid Vistara woes, high travel demand
Faced with pilot woes, Vistara has cut 25-30 flights daily or 10 per cent of its total capacity, a development that comes when the country's airline industry is already operating with reduced number of aircraft due to the bankruptcy of Go First and grounding of over 70 planes by IndiGo over engine issues.
Pilot woes impact flight operations of Vistara
According to the sources, in recent times, traffic congestion at the Mumbai airport and weather disruptions have also resulted in flight delays and cancellations. Air India, Vistara, Air India Express and AIX Connect are part of the Tata Group.
China's financial reckoning: Judge Linda Chan takes center stage amid real estate giants' debt woes
Judge Linda Chan presides over an unprecedented wave of Chinese corporate defaults, holding real estate giants like Evergrande accountable. Chan's courtroom decisions, pushing for creditor recovery and challenging distressed companies, reveal the complex interplay between Hong Kong's legal system and the mainland's policies, shaping the future of China's financial landscape
India's aviation watchdog reviewing fatigue data after pilot death-source
After the death, hundreds of airline pilots plan to form an association to challenge flying duty regulations they say cause fatigue and jeopardise safety, Reuters reported this week. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has now decided to conduct a review of pilot fatigue data it has collected during spot checks and surveillance of airlines to see if regulations related to flight duty times or fatigue need to be changed, said the official.
Indian pilots to unite to raise fatigue woes after colleague's pre-flight death
Indian airline pilots are planning to form an association to challenge flying duty regulations that they say cause fatigue and compromise safety. This comes after an IndiGo pilot collapsed and died before his flight, raising concerns about the working conditions of pilots in the booming air travel industry in India.
Canada’s 20-hours work per week policy revised: Time for students to say goodbye to their financial woes
Canada has always been a popular destination among students who wish to pursue higher education. This country’s smooth immigration process, student-friendly policies, high employability rate, and multicultural environment are some of the many factors that make it a preferable place for seeking quality education and establishing a strong career trajectory.
Locating a speedy solution to quick commerce’s woes
Quick commerce is rapidly acquiring customers. But transactions are far from profitable, with high cash burn leading brands to tweak business models.
From productivity woes to workplace inequities: 5 reasons why the four-day week may face a hurdle
A four-day week is unlikely to enhance productivity unless it's already low.
Mid-air malfunctions come on top of SpiceJet’s financial woes
SpiceJet, known for naming its aircraft after the aromatics used to flavor food, has struggled in India’s cut-throat aviation market -- the world’s fastest growing -- where even before the pandemic fierce price wars led to wafer-thin margins. Covid-19, which destroyed travel, came as a potentially fatal blow for many carriers around the world, including SpiceJet, as their main revenue source dried up.
Foreign pilots rush in as U.S. carriers struggle to staff up
A widening demand-supply gap has created an "unprecedented" opportunity for experienced foreign pilots. First, they must convince U.S. immigration officials that permanent residency would be in the country's interest. Under the so-called national interest waiver clause, non-U.S. citizens are allowed to apply for permanent residency without a job offer, making it easier to immigrate.
Pilots say Qatar Airways monitors and muzzles staff online
Advocates say the carrier's attempts to silence employees and delete critical posts - be it in private or public forums - contravenes staff rights to privacy and free expression.
Automated ports could help ease supply chain woes
Disruptions to the flow of critical components — such as truck chassis and shipping containers — clogged cargo facilities. As bottlenecks proliferated throughout the economy, ports bore the brunt.
Biden announces measures at major ports to battle supply chain woes
Product shortages have frustrated American consumers and businesses and contributed to inflation, which threatens to hurt the president politically.
Drive for Britain! UK scrambles for truckers amid supply woe
The government is scrambling to lure more people into truck driving, long viewed as an underpaid and underappreciated job.
Amazon pilots grocery pick-ups
Amazon attempts to do Whole Foods-style online grocery delivery in India. Investors seek clarity on Tata super app before investing. Big Tech firms face the threat of double taxation in India and elsewhere.
A year after Jet Airways grounding, wishes to go back in time, hopes of revival dot the firmament
As the grounding of the cash-starved Jet Airways nears one year, many dreams have been shattered but there is optimism of an insolvency resolution-led new birth.
Pilots revving engines too hard led to IndiGo’s Airbus woes
DGCA told IndiGo that its practice of revving A320neo jets at full thrust could wear down engines, sources say.
Aviation woes abroad may keep Indians grounded
“Flight fares to the UK have been up by 30%, and the US by 16%," an Air India official said.
Latest 737 Max fault that alarmed test pilots rooted in software
The plane’s flight computer tried to push the aircraft’s nose down repeatedly during a simulator run, prompted by a stream of erroneous flight data.
Amid woes, revival hopes flutter for Jet Airways employees
With prayers on their lips for funds to restart the airline, many employees are optimistic about turning around things provided enough support is coming.
Kids’ fees to EMIs: Jet Airways staffers’ worries soar
Since January, Jet has deferred pay cheques for those in the high-income bracket but in March, salaries dried up for everyone.
Jet Airways pilots discuss airline's current situation; may take final call on salary payment delays in March
Jet Airways has been making salary payments to many of its employees, including pilots, in a staggered manner, amid financial crunch.
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