MUMBAI, 30 JUNE: IndiGo Airlines may lose a good chunk of its commanders to AirAsia India as around 100 of its pilots have…
MUMBAI, 30 JUNE: IndiGo Airlines may lose a good chunk of its commanders to AirAsia India as around 100 of its pilots have applied for jobs with the proposed carrier, said sources.
Besides a hefty package that AirAsia India is offering to the pilots, there are other reasons like better working conditions for these pilots to move out, said Indigo sources.
“As many as 100 commanders have sought jobs with AirAsia India. And this is not only for higher packages, but also for better working conditions,” airline sources said.
AirAsia, in collaboration with Tata Sons and Telestra TradePlace of Arun Bhatia, plans to launch a budget airline by the end of the year with its headquarters in Chennai.
“An IndiGo commander’s average take-home salary is around Rs 3.20-3.30 lakh a month, which is below the industry level. As against this, AirAsia India is offering a take-home salary of Rs 4-4.20 lakh a month,” sources said. pti
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