Vistara-Air India Merger Hits Pilot Turbulence
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In this episode of the Skift India Travel Podcast Asia Editor Peden Doma Bhutia is joined by Vishal Bhadola, founder and CEO of EyeforSky Aviation Consulting, to discuss about the recent disruptions at Vistara, leading to over 150 cancellations and 200 delays exceeding two hours in around 4days. The cancellations and delays have primarily been attributed to crew unavailability. The airline's pilots are protesting against the new pay structure, which significantly reduces guaranteed flying hours for First Officers following the alignment of pay structures between Vistara and Air India. Bhadola discusses what this means for Vistara's merger with Air India, and the broader implications for the Indian aviation industry.   
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