Air India Express cancels 74 flights, issues ultimatum to striking employees

Following the termination of 30 crew members at Tata-owned Air India Express due to a mass sick leave protest, the airline has revealed plans for assistance from its sister carrier, Air India. According to a spokesperson, Air India will step in to operate on 20 routes of Air India Express, aiming to mitigate any inconvenience caused by the disruption. As a result of the sick leave protest, Air India Express had to cancel 74 flights on Thursday, significantly impacting flight operations for the week.