Air India will cut staff allowances by 10 per cent, reduce on board service, renegotiate contracts and explore invocation of force majeure clauses in agreements to battle the demand slowdown due to Covid-19 crisis.
Aviation consultancy CAPA estimates Indian airlines (except Air India) will post $500-600 million loss in first quarter as carriers are cutting salaries and enforcing leave without pay.
The cost cutting measures were decided by executive management committee of the airline and order issued today by director (personnel) Amrita Sharan.
The airline will enforce deduction in allowances, excluding basic pay, house rent allowance and variable dearness allowance, for all employees, except cabin crew for three months starting March.
