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Akasa and Air India Express: Pilot poaching accusations fuel legal battle
Cruising Heights
|October 2023
In the dynamic world of Indian aviation, two prominent carriers, Akasa Air and Air India Express, have found themselves embroiled in a legal battle over allegations of pilot poaching.
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The dispute revolves around pilots leaving Akasa Air to join Air India Express, raising questions about notice periods, bond amounts, and fair recruitment practices.
Akasa Air, India's youngest carrier backed by late investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, has taken legal action against 19 pilots who joined Air India Express without completing a six-month notice period. Akasa Air claims that these pilots breached their contracts by leaving prematurely, causing disruptions to its operations.
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