Air India Express cancels 70 flights due to mass 'Sick Leave' by crew members

Air India Express has Abeen plunged into turmoil as approximately 70 flights, primarily international ones, faced cancellations or delays due to senior crew members calling in sick.

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This disruption has prompted the Ministry of Civil Aviation to demand a comprehensive report from the airline while urging swift resolution of the issues at hand. Moreover, the airline has been advised to ensure compliance with Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) norms in providing facilities to passengers.

The genesis of the chaos can be traced back to Tuesday night when cancellations and delays commenced, extending into Wednesday morning. This compelled the airline to truncate its scheduled operations, leaving both domestic and international routes affected. The sudden dearth of crew members precipitated the grounding of flights, exacerbating the predicament.