The Airline Pilots' Association of India (Alpa India) on Monday flagged the alleged misuse of power by the rostering authority at Air India Express, warning of IndiGo-like disruptions and safety lapses if such poor workplace culture continued unchecked. “Air India Express faces similar growth and scheduling pressures. “Disregarding such calls is fundamentally incompatible with the responsibilities of the role,” Alpa India pointed out. “Commission a comparative Air India-Air India Express rostering audit and direct HR to develop a pilot-centric retention plan in consultation with Alpa,” it added. The Telegraph reached out to Air India Express for comment on the allegations.

Source: The Telegraph January 06, 2026 12:05 UTC