Jet Airways pilots appeal to SBI for funds, also ask PM to save 20,000 jobs
MUMBAI: Jet Airways pilots body, the National Aviator’s Guild, Monday appealed the State Bank of India (SBI) to release ₹1,500 crore, which was proposed to be infused in the ailing carrier as part of a debt-restructuring plan last month.
The airline is operating just 6-7 planes, with almost its entire fleet being grounded due to non-payment of rentals to lessors amid severe paucity of cash.
“We would like to appeal SBI to release ₹1,500 crore funds for the airline to help it continue operations. We also appeal Prime Minister Narendra Modi to save 20,000 odd jobs at the airline,” National Aviator’s Guild ( NAG) vice president Adim Valiani told reporters at the airline’s headquarter, Siroya Centre, here Monday.
