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Air India Express fires 30 employees over mass sick leave, gives ultimatum to others

According to reports, the management have reportedly issued an ultimatum to remaining employees to join work by 4 pm today or face action after cancellation of more than 100 flights since leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

MUMBAI: Tata Group owned Air India Express on Thursday sacked at least 30 cabin crew, a day after nearly 300 employees called in sick and switched off their phones, leading to large-scale flight disruptions.

According to reports, the management have reportedly issued an ultimatum to remaining employees to join work by 4 pm today or face action.

More than 100 flights have been cancelled since Tuesday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

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