Going tough on the senior crew members, Air India Express on Thursday sacked more than 25 members after they didnt report to work, and due to their behavior, thousands of passengers suffered, as per sources.The move from the air carrier has come after a large number of employees went on mass sick leave on Tuesday, which led to the cancelation of numerous flight cancelation on Wednesday, causing inconvenience to the passengers. The sources have claimed that the mass sick leave was prompted by discontent among the cabin crew regarding the merger of Air India and Air Asia, which led to allegations of mistreatment against the crew.Around 25 employees (cabin crew members) of Air India Express Airlines have been terminated after they didnt report to work, and due to their behaviour, thousands of passengers suffered: Airline Sources— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2024Meanwhile, Air India Express has apologized for the inconvenience caused by unprecedented flight delays and cancellations. The air carrier has requested the passengers to check the flight status before heading towards the airport.#ImportantUpdateWe sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused by unprecedented flight delays and cancellations. While we are working hard to minimise disruptions, please check your flight status before heading to the airport. If your flight is impacted, please reach out… pic.twitter.com/JySbD3trb0— Air India Express (@AirIndiaX) May 8, 2024As per sources, the email sent to the crew members stated pre-meditated and concerted abstention from work without any justifiable reason.This is about your employment with Air India Express Limited (Company) in the capacity of Cabin Crew Executive. It has been reported that you were rostered for a flight on 07.05.2024. However, you informed the Scheduling team at the last moment that you were unwell and accordingly reported sick. It is noted that at or around the same time, an overwhelming number of other cabin crew members have also reported sick and have not reported for their duties, the note read.The press note further says, “Given the above, the Company has decided to terminate your employment with immediate effect on and from the date of this letter, and accordingly: (i) you will no longer be considered an employee of the Company, and the Company will no longer have any obligations to you as an employer (ii) you will no longer have access to any official emails, servers, other communication, any information relating to the Company and (ii) you and/or your dependents shall not be eligible for any employee-related benefits provided by the Company.”Meanwhile, the Union Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiradiya Scindia has asked for a detailed report from Air India Express on the issue, as per sources.
