MUMBAI: Mumbai: Lessors to Jet Airways (India) Ltd have grounded 15 more planes due to non-payment of rentals. Aircraft lessors have been supportive of the Company’s efforts in this regard," Jet Airways said in its statement. Responding to queries from Mint, a Jet Airways spokesperson said: “Like all corporates, Jet Airways too has a leave without pay (LWP) policy that allows employees to avail leave for personal necessities, in a voluntary manner and after due considerations. Jet Airways has about 80 Boeing 737 planes of a total fleet of 115 planes, according to its website. Meanwhile, Jet Airways pilots union, National Aviators Guild, wrote to civil aviation minister Suresh Prabhu seeking the government’s help in getting their salary arrears, inclusive of allowances, with interest.

Source: Mint April 02, 2019 16:36 UTC