MUMBAI: In the long-running saga of Air India privatisation , an unlikely figure has emerged with an ambition to pilot the carrier. Meenakshi Mallik, who serves on the flag carrier’s board as director (commercial) and has worked at the airline for 31 years, is the face behind the employees' bid to acquire Air India. Second is that the support of the employees will be the biggest political hurdle in the privatisation bid. Responding to questions from Mint, Mallik said the employees' bid was separate from those of Interups Inc and the Tata Group. Also, pilot bodies like ICPA and IPG are seeking reversal of huge pay cuts and immediate payment of arrears from management.

Source: Mint December 29, 2020 04:18 UTC