Kingfisher Airlines denies shutdown rumours

New Delhi/Mumbai: Cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines Sunday refuted speculation that it planned to shut down its operations as a section of pilots have threatened to boycott work without pay and dues being given to them.
The development comes after Kingfisher's chief executive Sanjay Aggarwal met pilots Thursday and sought their cooperation. However other reports also said that Aggarwal told pilots that if they do not cooperate, then the airline would have to shut shop.
Seeking to refute the allegations, an airline spokesperson said: "Aggarwal met with a group of pilots to appeal to them not to stay away from flying duties which would potentially affect the operating schedule."
"At no time was there any suggestion that Kingfisher Airlines would shut down. Our flights are operating as per schedule."
Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Friday said the airline's licence could be temporarily suspended as its inability to pay its staff could affect safety and the regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), sees an operational risk in it.
The minister added that the airline can restart operations once these issues are resolved.
05/03/12 IANS

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