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Pilot concerns surface at Air India Express amid hiring push
Air India Express pilots raised concerns over a proposed A320 captain induction, fearing reduced flying hours and pay amid fleet changes and aircraft returns.
Tensions have emerged within Air India Express after the Air India group released an advertisement seeking experienced Airbus A320 captains, a move seen as targeting pilots affected by operational issues at IndiGo. Pilots at Air India Express, particularly those already flying A320 aircraft, have expressed concern that additional inductions could further reduce their flying hours and negatively impact earnings. Nearly 100 pilots have written to management opposing the move, citing existing under utilisation.