As travel picks up across the country, Air India Express has kicked off its 'Time to Travel' offer that allows travellers to book air tickets starting at just ₹1,177.
The sale is accessible through Air India Express' website, app, and other booking platforms.Travel agents can tap into fares starting at ₹1,198, while those booking directly on airindiaexpress.com can enjoy lower Xpress Lite fares from ₹1,177.
The spokesperson said, "A section of our cabin crew has reported sick at the last minute, starting last night, resulting in flight delays and cancellations.
"Following the last minute cancellarions, Air India Express started terminating crew members who did not report to duty on May 8.
A day later, the airline sent termination letters to some employees and said that an overwhelming number of airline's crew members reported to sick at the eleventh hour.
As travel picks up across the country, Air India Express has kicked off its 'Time to Travel' offer that allows travellers to book air tickets starting at just ₹1,177. The offer is valid from May 29 until June 3. Travellers can avail the offer on tickets for travel up to September 30, 2024. The sale is accessible through Air India Express' website, app, and other booking platforms.Travel agents can tap into fares starting at ₹1,198, while those booking directly on airindiaexpress.com can enjoy lower Xpress Lite fares from ₹1,177. The exclusive rates are reserved for passengers travelling with cabin baggage only. Moreover, travellers will be provided with the option to pre-book an extra 3 kg of cabin baggage at no charge and avail of discounted rates for check-in baggage, starting at ₹1000 for domestic flights and ₹1,300 on international routes.For registered members, there's an added 25% discount on the 'Gourmair' hot meals and preferred seating. Tata NeuPass Rewards Programme members can earn up to 8% NeuCoins, along with exclusive deals on meals, seating, baggage, and flexible change and cancellation policies. The special fares can be availed by students, senior citizens, SMEs, dependents, and armed forces members through the airline's platforms.On May 8, Air India Express' both domestic and international flights were delayed or cancelled after a section of the staff reported sick at the last minute ahead of work.In a statement to CNBC-TV18, an Air India Express spokesperson acknowledged the disruption in scheduled flights. The spokesperson said, "A section of our cabin crew has reported sick at the last minute, starting last night, resulting in flight delays and cancellations."Following the last minute cancellarions, Air India Express started terminating crew members who did not report to duty on May 8. A day later, the airline sent termination letters to some employees and said that an overwhelming number of airline's crew members reported to sick at the eleventh hour. "This clearly points to a pre-meditated and concerted abstention from work without any justifiable reason."
