Longer notice period clips wings of Go First pilots

The Federation of Indian Pilots, in a letter to Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia, has raised concerns about its members being held to prolonged notice periods by Go First despite not being paid salary for April.

The debt-laden airline had filed for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings on May 2, following which many of its pilots were offered jobs by other airlines.

“The DGCA appears to have turned a blind eye towards airlines that continue to exploit pilots by making them work without pay or reduced pay. This is creating a very stressful environment that affects flight safety,” the letter read.