‘Why did they fool everyone?’: Ghulam Nabi Azad as Air India cancels over 80 flights citing mass ‘sick leave’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Why did they fool everyone?’: Ghulam Nabi Azad as Air India cancels over 80 flights citing mass ‘sick leave’

Live Mint  

Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Ghulam Nabi Azad has expressed his disappointment over cancellation of over 80 Air India flights, saying the airline should be shut down. Ghulam Nabi Azad, whose Delhi-Srinagar flight was also among the flights that were cancelled, said that the basic culture of Air India is “bad”. Why did they fool everyone?.Air India should be shut.Air India's basic culture is bad, nothing will become of it.” Air India Express cancelled the its international and domestic flights after its senior crew member went on mass “sick leave”, alleging “mismanagement” at the airline. “A section of our cabin crew has reported sick at the last minute, starting last night, resulting in flight delays and cancellations,” Air India Express said in a statement.

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Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights till further notice
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights till further notice

The Hindu  

Air India on Friday announced suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv till further notice amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. "In view of the current situation in parts of the Middle East, scheduled operation of our flights to and from Tel Aviv are suspended with immediate effect until further notice. Editorial |On the edge: On West Asia …

Bangladesh violence: Air India, Indigo, and Vistara cancel flights to Dhaka as situation aggravates
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh violence: Air India, Indigo, and Vistara cancel flights to Dhaka as situation aggravates

India TV News  

As uncertainty loomed over Bangladesh amid violence, several Indian airlines cancelled or put their flights on pause on Tuesday. "Air India cancelled its morning flight to Dhaka and will take a decision later in the day on whether to operate its evening flight to the Bangladesh capital," an airline official. As per schedule, Air India is to operate two flights …

Air India cancels flights to Tel Aviv amid Israel-Iran tensions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India cancels flights to Tel Aviv amid Israel-Iran tensions

The Hindu  

Air India cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv on Thursday amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran which have led to several global airlines suspending operations to the Ben Gurion Airport. The decision came in the wake of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Iran’s capital after he attended the swearing-in ceremony of the country’s new President …

Civil aviation minister's big update on airport, flight operations in India, a day after massive Microsoft global outage
5 months ago

Civil aviation minister's big update on airport, flight operations in India, a day after massive Microsoft global outage

Hindustan Times  

Civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu said airline systems across airports have started working normally since 3am on Saturday, a day after a massive worldwide Microsoft outage. Meanwhile, Air India said none of its flights were cancelled on Saturday on the account of the worldwide outage of travel systems. “We confirm that none of the Air India flights on 19 …

Not Again! Air India Express Cancels Some Flights Due to Rostering System Issues
7 months, 1 week ago

Not Again! Air India Express Cancels Some Flights Due to Rostering System Issues

News 18  

Air India Express cancelled some flights on Wednesday as the airline grapples with crew rostering system issues, according to sources. At the Delhi airport, seven Air India Express flights — four departures and three arrivals — for the period between 1.50 am and 8 pm have been cancelled for Wednesday, sources said. The latest development comes a week after the …

Air India Express Crisis: 5 Flights Cancelled in Kolkata; Efforts on to Get Back to Normalcy
7 months, 1 week ago

Air India Express Crisis: 5 Flights Cancelled in Kolkata; Efforts on to Get Back to Normalcy

News 18  

Kolkata, May 10: Air India Express on Friday cancelled five flights on four routes from Kolkata as the airline is making efforts to get back to normalcy following the cabin crew-related crisis, an official said. The airline cancelled two flights between Kolkata and Hyderabad, one each to Chennai, Cochin and Ayodhya, an Air India Express spokesperson told PTI. Sources in …

Air India Express flights getting back to normality
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India Express flights getting back to normality

The Hindu  

Air India Express cancelled two flights scheduled for May 9 from Kochi as the cabin crew strength did not appear to have returned to normal after they called in sick en masse on Wednesday. A spokesman for the airline operator said: “Air India Express is making every possible effort to minimise the inconvenience caused to our guests by this unexpected …

Air India Express cabin crew ends strike, airline to take back termination letters
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India Express cabin crew ends strike, airline to take back termination letters

Hindustan Times  

Air India Express cabin crew withdrew the strike after the airline agreed to look into issues raised by them, news agency PTI reported citing sources. Passengers had a hard time as Air India Express cancelled several flights on Wednesday and Thursday as its cabin crew went on a strike. After the meeting, Air India Express said: “We are pleased with …

Air India Express crisis: 'Sick' crew members laid off, flight disruptions continue | Top developments
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India Express crisis: 'Sick' crew members laid off, flight disruptions continue | Top developments

Hindustan Times  

Air India Express has started laying off cabin crew members for Wednesday's “sick leaves” which forced the airline to cancel at least 86 flights on the day, and curtail its operations until May 13. FILE PHOTO: An Air India Express aircraft is displayed at Wings India 2024 aviation event at Begumpet airport, Hyderabad, India, January 18, 2024. The employees protest …

Air India Express fires 25 cabin crew members for not reporting to work; cancels 85 flights today
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India Express fires 25 cabin crew members for not reporting to work; cancels 85 flights today

Live Mint  

Air India Express has sacked around 25 employees after they did not report to work on Wednesday, May 8. Air India Express cancels 85 flights today amid network disruption Air India Express has cancelled 85 flights amid network disruption on Thursday, May 9, and the combined entity of Air India Express and AIX Connect will operate 283 flights today. “Air …

Air India Express Lays Off Employees As Flight Cancellations Continue, Says Taking Steps To Ease Crisis
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India Express Lays Off Employees As Flight Cancellations Continue, Says Taking Steps To Ease Crisis

News 18  

Air India Express terminated on Wednesday the contract of some senior cabin crew members who “reported sick” a day ago, even as the carrier continued to reel from flight cancellations 24 hours since the crisis began and said in a fresh statement that it was making efforts to mitigate the situation. According to CNBC, Air India Express further stated that …

India budget airline cancels more than 80 flights after crew call in sick
7 months, 2 weeks ago

India budget airline cancels more than 80 flights after crew call in sick

Al Jazeera  

Staff take sick leave en masse in apparent protest against working conditions imposed by new owner Tata Group. Air India’s budget carrier, Air India Express, has been forced to cancel dozens of flights after many of its cabin crew members called in sick at the last minute. If your flight is impacted, please reach out… pic.twitter.com/JySbD3trb0 — Air India Express …

Air India Express sacks 30 staffers over sick leave, gives ultimatum to others
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India Express sacks 30 staffers over sick leave, gives ultimatum to others

India Today  

Tata Group-owned Air India Express has "terminated with immediate effect" the services of the 30 cabin crew members who went on mass sick leave without notice, which led to the cancellation of over 100 flights since Tuesday night, affecting around 15,000 passengers. In an ultimatum to the remaining cabin crew members reporting sick, Air India Express asked them to rejoin …

Ghulam Nabi Azad stuck amid Air India Express flight cancellations: 'Should be shut'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad stuck amid Air India Express flight cancellations: 'Should be shut'

Hindustan Times  

Among thousands of flyers who were hit by the sudden cancellations of the Air India Express flights on Wednesday was J&K former chief minister Ghulam Nabi Azad who said Air India should be shut and nothing will come out of it because its culture is bad. Ghulam Nabi Azad was stuck in New Delhi for hours on Wednesday morning as …

Submit report on flight cancellations: Aviation ministry to Air India Express
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Submit report on flight cancellations: Aviation ministry to Air India Express

Hindustan Times  

Stepping in after cancellation of multiple Air India Express flights led to chaos at airports across the country, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Wednesday directed the airline to submit a report on the cancellations, and to ensure facilities for passengers as per the norms laid down by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Additionally, the ministry asked the carrier, …

Civil aviation ministry seeks report after multiple flights of Air India Express cancelled
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Civil aviation ministry seeks report after multiple flights of Air India Express cancelled

Live Mint  

Air India Express cancelled several flights after a section of cabin crew members reported sick to protest against alleged mismanagement at the airline, reported news agency PTI on Wednesday. Since Tuesday night, nearly 90 flights have been cancelled by Air India Express. Earlier reports arrived that flight operations at the airline have been disrupted since last night following a section …

Chaos at airports as passengers protest after Air India Express cancels over 80 flights. Videos
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Chaos at airports as passengers protest after Air India Express cancels over 80 flights. Videos

Hindustan Times  

Irate passengers on Wednesday, May 8, protested at several airports across the country as Air India Express cancelled more than 80 international and domestic flights after senior crew members went on a “mass sick leave”. Stranded passengers protest at airport as Air India cancels several flights Several videos of stranded angry passengers at the Delhi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kochi airports went …

Air India Express cancels 86 flights as protesting cabin crew go on mass sick leave
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India Express cancels 86 flights as protesting cabin crew go on mass sick leave

Hindustan Times  

As many as 86 flights of the Air India Express were cancelled on Wednesday after several crew members of the airline went on mass ‘sick leaves’ in protest against the Tata management over the merger of AIX Connect, two officials aware of the matter confirmed. While we are engaging with the crew to understand the reasons behind these occurrences, our …

Over 80 Air India Express Flights Cancelled After Crew's 'Mass Sick Leave', Aviation Ministry Seeks Report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 80 Air India Express Flights Cancelled After Crew's 'Mass Sick Leave', Aviation Ministry Seeks Report

News 18  

Over 80 international and domestic flights of Air India Express were cancelled after the senior crew members of the airline went on mass ‘sick leave’. Meanwhile, reports suggest that the flights were cancelled due to shortage of Air India Express staff members as a section of them are reporting sick to protest against alleged mismanagement at the Tata Group-owned airline. …

Air India Express to allow passengers to reschedule flights amid cabin crew ‘shortage’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India Express to allow passengers to reschedule flights amid cabin crew ‘shortage’

Hindustan Times  

Air India Express has cancelled "scores of flights" due to a shortage of cabin crew members as a section of them are reporting sick to protest against alleged mismanagement at the Tata Group-owned airline, according to sources. Late last month, a union representing a section of the Air India Express cabin crew alleged that the airline is being mismanaged and …

Air India cancels Tel Aviv flights till Oct 14
1 year, 2 months ago

Air India cancels Tel Aviv flights till Oct 14

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Air India on Sunday said it has cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv till October 14. "Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October, 2023, for the safety of our passengers and crew," an airline spokesperson said in a statement. The full service carrier operates five weekly flights to Tel Aviv …

Air India cancels Delhi-Tel Aviv flights till October 14 amid escalating Hamas offensive in Israel
1 year, 2 months ago

Air India cancels Delhi-Tel Aviv flights till October 14 amid escalating Hamas offensive in Israel

India TV News  

Israel-Palestine crisis: Air India today cancelled its flight from the national capital to Tel Aviv amid the Israeli city coming under attack by Hamas group. Air India flights to and from Tel Aviv in Israel will remain suspended till October 14 for the safety of its passengers and crew, the airline spokesperson said today. "Air India will extend all possible …

Alliance Air cancels eight flights, passengers fume
1 year, 8 months ago

Alliance Air cancels eight flights, passengers fume

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Alliance Air cancelled eight flights to and from Hyderabad on Monday citing technical and operational problems, but passengers were not informed in advance. Alliance Air cancelled its morning flights, one each to Tirupati, Bengaluru, Vijayawada and Mysore, as well as two flights arriving to the city from Chennai and one each from Bengaluru and Mysuru. Scores of air travellers …

Wrong to blame individuals for electoral loss; targeted vilification of Rahul Gandhi in Ghulam Nabi Azad's letter: Sachin Pilot
2 years, 3 months ago

Wrong to blame individuals for electoral loss; targeted vilification of Rahul Gandhi in Ghulam Nabi Azad's letter: Sachin Pilot

The Hindu  

A day after Ghulam Nabi Azad pinned the blame for the party's 2014 Lok Sabha poll debacle largely on Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader Sachin Pilot dubbed it on August 27 as "targeted personal vilification" of the former party chief and said it was wrong to hold one individual responsible for the electoral loss. Asked about Mr. Azad's statement blaming Rahul …

'Sycophant of Sanjay Gandhi, modi-fied': How Congress reacted to Ghulam Nabi Azad's exit
2 years, 3 months ago

'Sycophant of Sanjay Gandhi, modi-fied': How Congress reacted to Ghulam Nabi Azad's exit

India Today  

The Congress is not happy with veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s exit from the party. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, touted to take over the reins of the Congress, was one among the many leaders who took a dig at Ghulam Nabi Azad over the allegations levelled against Rahul Gandhi. "All those who were with Sanjay Gandhi, including Ghulam Nabi …

Ghulam Nabi Azad resignation 'unfortunate', 'timing awful', says Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad resignation 'unfortunate', 'timing awful', says Congress

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Congress on Friday called senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation “unfortunate” and termed the timing “awful”, saying it has come at a time when the party is engaged in combating the BJP on various issues. Azad on Friday resigned from all party positions, including its primary membership, delivering another blow to the embattled party that has seen …

Ghulam Nabi Azad revealed his true character: Congress on resignation
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad revealed his true character: Congress on resignation

Live Mint  

The Congress on Friday called senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad's resignation "unfortunate" while noting that the timing of the resignation is "awful." "Man treated with greatest respect by leadership has betrayed it by making vicious personal attacks; revealed his true character, Congress said according to news agency PTI report. This development comes following the senior Congress leader's resignation on Friday …

Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation ‘unfortunate’ and ‘regrettable’: Congress
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation ‘unfortunate’ and ‘regrettable’: Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress regretted Ghulam Nabi Azad’s resignation from the party saying it is unfortunate he chose to quit at this stage when they are rallying against issues such as the price rise and making Bharat Jodo Yatra a success. Azad’s letter was scathing in criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for promoting a “coterie”. “When all Congress leaders are fighting …

Ghulam Nabi Azad quits Cong: Several other Jammu and Kashmir leaders resign
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad quits Cong: Several other Jammu and Kashmir leaders resign

Hindustan Times  

By Veteran Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday quit from all posts of the party, including the post of primary leadership. Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad resigns from Congress party on Friday. Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday resigned from all posts of the party on Friday. In a five-page note to party interim president Sonia Gandhi, …

Ghulam Nabi Azad quits in big blow to Congress, attacks ‘non-serious’ Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 3 months ago

Ghulam Nabi Azad quits in big blow to Congress, attacks ‘non-serious’ Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday resigned from all posts of the party, including the primary membership, sending a five-page note to party interim president Sonia Gandhi where he recounted his long association with the party and his close relationship with Indira Gandhi. The situation in the Congress party has reached a point of 'no return', Ghulam Nabi …

Air India Pilots Seek Management's Intervention After Airline Sacks Around 50 Employees
4 years, 4 months ago

Air India Pilots Seek Management's Intervention After Airline Sacks Around 50 Employees

News 18  

Air India pilots have sought the intervention of the management on the issue of "illegal termination" of 50 pilots from service. In a letter to Rajiv Bansal, Chairman and Managing Director, Air India on Friday, the Indian Commercial Pilots Association said around 50 pilots have received illegal termination letters from the Personnel Department in blatant violation of company's operation manual …

Air India sacks 48 pilots overnight, some were still flying
4 years, 4 months ago

Air India sacks 48 pilots overnight, some were still flying

India Today  

In a decision that has created furore within the national carrier, Air India on Thursday sacked 48 pilots who resigned last year but withdrew their resignations within the six months notice period time as per rules. Indian Commercial Pilots' Association has now written a terse letter to Chairman and Managing Director of Air India, Rajiv Bansal, seeking "urgent intervention against …

Air India pilot unions demand removal of DGCA chief over 'amateurish view' on Kozhikode crash
4 years, 4 months ago

Air India pilot unions demand removal of DGCA chief over 'amateurish view' on Kozhikode crash

India Today  

Two leading pilot unions of Air India on Tuesday said DGCA chief Arun Kumar must be immediately replaced with a suitable candidate with substantial knowledge of the aviation sector and operational experience as his comments on news channels reveal a total lack of technical know-how and an "amateurish view" of the Kozhikode plane crash. On another news channel, Kumar stated …

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