No impact of agitation on flights Air India
06-Jul-2009 |
The two hour agitation by a section of Air India employees failed to have any impact on flights anywhere on Air India’s country-wide network today. As stated by the Air India Management earlier, requisite steps had been taken to ensure total normalcy in operations so that passengers were not inconvenienced.
Reports reaching Air India Headquarters from all stations on Air India's network indicate that departure and arrival of all flights during the two hour strike period was as per normal schedule. Air India Management had, in a Staff Notice issued yesterday, made it clear to the Unions, who had called for a strike, that participation by employees in the illegal strike on 03-Jul-2009 would be viewed seriously and appropriate action would be taken, including deduction of wages and withdrawal of Productivity Linked Incentive (PLI) payment until further orders.
Meanwhile, Mr Arvind Jadhav, Chairman & MD, has, in another communication to employees, stated that “It appears that the gravity of the financial situation has not seemingly sunk in all of us”. He further added that “there is an urgent need to have a better understanding of the ground realities because unless we know the magnitude of the problem we will not be able to take corresponding action for overcoming it. It is of paramount importance that while we take steps to reduce our operating costs and sacrifice some of the privileges we have enjoyed over a period of time, we also need to exercise a choice between austerity and oblivion”.
Mr Jadhav also said that besides wages and salaries which need to be disbursed every month, fuel costs and bank liabilities, like payment of interest and re-payment of principal amounts, have also to be paid on time failing which our operations could stop. Considering the critical financial state of the airline, we should all be prepared to face the impact of harsh decisions that will be required to be taken in the coming weeks to meet the current difficult financial situation.
Seeking their fullest cooperation and support so that all Air Indians could work towards achieving the common goal of ensuring the survival of the airline, Mr Jadhav said that it was imperative in today’s competitive environment that we leave no room for ensuring that our passengers have no cause for complaint and they enjoy a pleasant and comfortable journey onboard all our flights.
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 06-Jul-09
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No impact of agitation on flights Air India 
