Air India pilots union drops opposition to new wage agreement

In a major stand down pilots union of Air India have withdrawn opposition of the new new employment and wage contract.

In a meeting held today, the unions told its members that they are free to sign the new wage agreement.

The decision was taken following a voting among the members where almost 80% voted in favour of signing the new wage agreement.

Sources said that the unions reversed their position as its member pilots expressed apprehension that the airline was hiring new pilots from outside and there will be no impact of a strike.