Air India Express pilots flag concerns about income stability after the airline presents a revised salary proposal that changes flying time expectations from 40 to 70 hours. NDTV reports that pilots respond by raising objections focused on how earnings are structured and how much control they have over factors that affect pay.
While the revised offer includes higher overall compensation, pilots say a portion of their earnings remains variable and tied to aircraft utilisation. They argue that utilisation levels are determined by the airline rather than the pilots, meaning income could fluctuate based on operational decisions. The report frames the pilots’ position as a request for greater predictability in take-home pay rather than opposition to all aspects of the proposal.
Across the coverage, the central point is the same: the airline’s updated terms aim to increase pay, but pilots continue to press for measures that protect income from variability linked to utilisation, which they say is outside their direct control.
