Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

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New Delhi: Air India Express reportedly sacked at least 30 employees Thursday, a day after about 300 members of its cabin crew called in sick at the last minute, leading to major flight disruptions..

The Tata Group-owned airline said that 85 more scheduled flights have been cancelled Thursday and that it is taking appropriate steps against certain individuals as their actions caused grave inconvenience to several customers..

About 70 flights were cancelled Wednesday following the mass leave by the cabin crew, allegedly in protest against the mismanagement of the airline.. Air India Express is making every possible effort to minimise the inconvenience caused to our guests by this unexpected situation..

A group of cabin crew members at the Air India Express have alleged mismanagement and unequal treatment of staff..

In April, Air India Express Employees Union (AIXEU), which represents a section of the cabin crew, wrote to Tata Group and Air India Chairman N..

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