Akasa Air takes legal action against pilots

Friday, 20 Sep, 2023 0

New Indian airline Akasa Air has flagged an imminent ‘crisis’ after the abrupt resignation of more than 40 pilots.

They left without the required notice and the airline has sought legal action against them.

It told the High Court it is being forced to cancel dozens of flights.

The airline is calling the aviation regulator to ‘take coercive action against pilots who fail to comply with the mandatory notice period.’

It is seeking hefty compensation from the pilots.

Akasa Air says its future is not in peril.

“We are never more confident about our future and continue to invest prudently, with longer-term financial success,” CEO Vinay Dube told staff amid media speculation about its future.

“Not only is this illegal but also an unethical and selfish act that disrupted flights.”

The case will be heard later this week.

It comes just as the regulator granted Akasa Air permission to start flying internationally.

“We are targeting destinations within the range of a 737 Max from India in South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East,” it said.

The airline launched commercial flights in August 2022.

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