AI cuts salaries of ailing pilots

Mumbai: Does Air India force pilots who are unwell to operate flights? If the airline management is to be believed, sick pilots are not forced to work as the government-owned carrier adheres to labour and air safety norms.
But now, a document submitted by the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) substantiates the allegations made by pilots that they are indeed forced to fly even when they are unwell. This document was sent to the civil aviation minister, the directorate general of civil aviation, the labour commissioner and other government top brass on Tuesday. The document mentions the names and details of pilots who were unwell. These pilots did not buckle down to pressure and went on sick leave only to see the airline management retaliate by deducting their salaries. It substantiates their allegation that pilots are indeed forced to fly, even when they are unwell. It lists the names and details of pilots who were unwell a few months ago.
29/10/10 Manju V/Times of India

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