This reduction, equivalent to about 10% of their previous capacity, aims to restore the airline to the operational level it maintained at the end of February 2024
A stretched roster on account of the high utilisation of pilots is the key reason for the recent disruptions, according to the airline while there are also concerns among a section of pilots about the new contract that will also result in pay revision.
Some sections of the pilots have raised concerns about the new contract that will result in pay revisions ahead of the airline's proposed merger with Air India.
The Tata Group airline has temporarily reduced flight operations to ensure the availability of adequate pilot buffer and expects the situation to normalise by May