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Air India Pilots Defy Management, Strike Enters Third Day

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Air India's national carrier is on the verge of collapse as nearly 850 pilots refuse to call off their strike, which has now entered its third day. The pilots, under the banner of the Indian Commercial Pilot Association, are demanding a pay-hike, among other benefits, and have defied a Delhi High Court order to resume duties by 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The strike, which started in response to alleged corruption within the airline, has brought air travel to a grinding halt, stranding thousands of passengers across the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • The strike, led by the Indian Commercial Pilot Association (ICPA), entered its third day on Friday, with nearly 850 Air India pilots defying the airline's management and a Delhi High Court order to resume duties.
  • The pilots are demanding a pay-hike, as well as addressing the issue of pay and benefits not being at par with their counterparts in the merged Indian Airlines (IA) corporation.
  • The pilots are willing to face arrest if the government fails to address their demands, which include a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged corruption under Air India's Chairman and Managing Director Arvind Jadhav.
  • The strike has resulted in thousands of passengers being stranded at various airports, with many opting to travel by rail as an alternative mode of transport.
  • The Indian Government derecognized the Indian Commercial Pilot Association (ICPA) on Wednesday, adding to the tensions between the pilots and the airline's management.

Statistics:

  • 850 pilots from Air India are on strike, refusing to call off their action even after a Delhi High Court order to resume duties by 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
  • The strike has resulted in thousands of passengers being stranded at various airports, with many opting to travel by rail as an alternative mode of transport.
  • The pilots are demanding a pay-hike, with the working hours and allowances of Air India pilots not being at par with their counterparts in the merged Indian Airlines (IA) corporation.
  • The Indian Commercial Pilot Association (ICPA) claims that 31,000 Air India employees are willing to court arrest if their demands are not met.

Sources:

  • Indian Commercial Pilot Association (ICPA) General Secretary Rishabh Kapur, quoted in various news reports.
  • Delhi High Court order, received via news reports.
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