Air India express has fired 25 employees over sick leaves. Know the details; Tata Group-owned Air India Express fired thirty of its cabin staff workers for taking unannounced sick leaves in large numbers. About 15,000 passengers were impacted by the cancellation of over 100 flights as a result of this.
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With Air India operating 20 Air India Express routes, the carrier will operate 292 flights today.The remaining unwell cabin crew members had until Thursday at 4 p.m. to report back to work or risk being fired. The issue has resulted in the cancellation of 74 flights that were scheduled for Thursday. On Wednesday night, notices of termination were given to the thirty crew members. A meeting between the airline management and the protesting crew members is scheduled for today at 2:00 pm in Delhi, according to Regional Labour Commissioner Ashok Perumalla.
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The airline sent an email to employees, stating that the crew’s actions showed a planned absence from work without a valid reason. The mass sick leave was against the law and the company’s rules. The crew members were scheduled for a flight on Tuesday but called in sick at the last minute. The Air India spokesperson mentioned that they have arranged all necessary resources and Air India will assist by operating on 20 routes. However, 74 flights have been canceled, and they advise passengers to check if their flight is affected before going to the airport. If their flight is canceled or delayed for more than three hours, passengers can choose to get a full refund or reschedule without any charges. The spokesperson also stated that they will continue to address concerns with their cabin crew colleagues, but they are taking action against specific individuals who have caused significant inconvenience to their guests.
