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The crisis plaguing Vistara Airlines has reached a critical juncture due to the absence of pilots reportedly protesting against the terms of a new contract following the airline's decision to merge with Air India..
As per reports, Vistara pilots have collectively sought sick leave, a move triggered by the introduction of a revised salary structure by the airline, in anticipation of its merger with Air India...
Under the new contract effective from April, Vistara pilots will receive a fixed salary for 40 hours instead of the previous 70 hours, aligning with a standardized salary structure across Tata group airlines..
"Although assurances have been made regarding a unified seniority list, uncertainty looms over whether Vistara pilots will retain their seniority post-merger, especially as Air India has been actively recruiting pilots," a Vistara pilot expressed...
In a communication dated 15 March, as per documents reviewed by ET, the airline's management cautioned pilots that failing to accept the new contract by the day's end would result in forfeiting a one-time payout and signify a lack of interest in joining Air India post-merger...
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