Air India Express flights disrupted for second day after cabin crew call in sick

9/5/2024 17:04

        Tata Group's budget carrier Air India Express said it had cancelled around a quarter of its flights on Thursday and was taking "appropriate action" against cabin crew as services were disrupted for a second day after staff reported sick this week.
        
        At least 175 flights have been cancelled in the past two days and several others delayed after more than 100 cabin crew took sudden sick leave on Tuesday night.
        
        The disruptions are the latest setback to India's aviation market after Vistara was forced to scale back 25-30 flights a day because of a pilot shortage in April.
        
        Out of over 360 daily flights, Air India Express said it has cancelled 85 on Thursday with over 90 impacted a day prior.
        
        The airline said it was "taking appropriate steps" against some employees, referring to those cabin crew who reported sick at the last minute.