HC issues notice to Centre, Air India on pilots' plea

Last Updated: Monday, June 25, 2012, 18:26

A vacation bench of Justice Pratibha Rani issued notices to the Centre and the Air India management on the plea, which sought to set aside the May 9, 2012 ex-parte order of the single-judge bench restraining them from going on strike.

Striking AI pilots seek PM's intervention

Last Updated: Monday, June 25, 2012, 18:23

The pilots, who went on a 48-hour hunger strike at Jantar Mantar here, alleged that the minister was speaking in one voice and the airline management in another.

No end in sight to AI pilots strike

Last Updated: Monday, June 25, 2012, 12:39

The pilots, who are on a 48-hour hunger strike here, alleged that the minister was speaking in one voice and the airline management in another.

AI pilots go on indefinite hunger-strike

Last Updated: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 08:40

Eleven striking pilots of Air India Sunday went on an indefinite hunger strike demanding the reinstatement of their 101 sacked colleagues.

Striking AI pilots ready for talks with Ajit Singh

Last Updated: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 00:16

The IPG has been insisting that all the 101 sacked pilots be taken back for bringing an end to their strike.

AI pilots to go on indefinite hunger-strike from tomorrow

Last Updated: Saturday, June 23, 2012, 19:40

The Indian Pilots' Guild (IPG), which has been de- recognised by the airline management for leading the ongoing agitation, said a batch of ten of its members would begin the hunger-strike "to protest against discrimination and exploitation by the Air India Management".

AI loses around Rs 500 cr, extends contingency plan till July

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 19:40

Air India has lost around Rs 500 crore in terms of revenue in the ongoing strike, as the airline has been incurring losses to the tune of about Rs 10 crore per day, sources said on Wednesday.

AI troubles increase; 22 executive pilots report 'sick'

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 20:57

Air India Chairman-cum-Managing Director Rohit Nandan on Tuesday said while 22 pilots have reported 'sick', three don't have passport and three others have applied for emergency leave like illness in family.

Kerala seeks chartered flights from Middle East

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 12:38

Kerala CM Oommen Chandy said that he favours chartered flights from the Middle East to clear the rush in the wake of cancellations by Air India.

Ready to take back sacked AI pilots if strike called off: Ajit

Last Updated: Monday, June 18, 2012, 18:24

As the strike by a section of the Air India pilots entered the 45th day, Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Monday reiterated his readiness to take back the sacked pilots provided they called off their agitation unconditionally and returned to work.

Ajit Singh to meet Air India's executive pilots

Last Updated: Sunday, June 17, 2012, 20:44

The development comes after the executive pilots complained to the minister about the current truncated international operations, contending it was not maintainable and may be risky.

AI to take call on striking pilots' fate: Govt

Last Updated: Monday, June 11, 2012, 10:41

With Air India considering further crackdown on the striking pilots, the government on Monday said it is for airlines management to decide for how long to keep them on their payroll when they are not working.