Vistara faced significant disruptions last week with several flight cancellations and delays after a number of its pilots called in sick ostensibly to voice discontent over a new pay structure, concerns about the carrier’s imminent merger with Air India, and a rostering system that was allegedly stretching them to the limit.
According to reports, Vistara Chief Executive Officer Vinod Kannan held a virtual meeting with the pilots on April 3, amidst a standoff with pilots over compensation issues.
Vistara flight cancellations: At least 38 Vistara flights originating from key cities were cancelled this morning as the airline reeled under non-availability of pilots.