He was also demoted to executive director by Air India. Air India’s pilot body, Indian Commercial Pilot Association, has condemned the move and said that Kathpalia would now be able to take action against those who deposed against him. An air India official, however, said that the power to take action against pilot will not be given to Kathpalia and he will only look after the administrative work. Air India spokesperson Dhananjay Kumar said, “Appointment of Arvind Kathpalia as Director Northern Region is according to law. Earlier he was Executive Director and Regional Director is equivalent to Executive Director”.

Source: Hindustan Times April 30, 2019 18:45 UTC