New Delhi: No-frills airline IndiGo has seen the exit of nearly 25 Indian pilots in the last six months amid the domestic aviation sector witnessing intense competition aided by lower fares and higher passenger growth. Against this backdrop, various airlines, including IndiGo, are also pitching for increasing the mandatory notice period for pilots to one year from six months. When contacted, an IndiGo spokesperson said less than 25 Indian pilots have left in the last six months. On seeking extension of notice period to one year, IndiGo sought to downplay the issue stating some other airlines are also pitching for the same. FIA (Federation of Indian Airlines) is a grouping whose members are IndiGo, Jet Airways, SpiceJet and GoAir.

Source: Mint September 04, 2016 11:03 UTC