It s hard to believe that the Tatas, known for smooth mergers and layoffs, didn t foresee the Vistara pilots response, fueling conspiracy theories. The Tatas may have overlooked a strategic opportunity by not managing the airline business as part of a broader portfolio, particularly with Vistara as a key asset. Instead of being solely fixated on reviving the Maharaja s legacy driven by emotion, a more rational brand approach could have been beneficial.
Hours after Vistara hinted at a probable end to its crisis, saying the flight schedules are expected to normalise over the weekend, pilots have pointed to fatigue issues which could have direct safety ramifications.
Vistara has told striking pilots that salaries for "extra working hours" will be credited post-integration with Air India's roster and asked them to call off the strike
Following the flight cancellations, the airline said it has decided to temporarily reduce the number of flights "to ensure adequate connectivity across our network".