A pilots’ grouping on Tuesday alleged that Air India and IndiGo have a tacit understanding not to hire pilots from each other, saying that employment in the aviation sector should remain fair.<\/p>\n
Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA India), a member associate of the International Federation of Airline Pilots’ Association (IFALPA), has flagged the issue to the civil aviation ministry.<\/p>\n
Air India and IndiGo did not comment on PTI’s queries about the pilots’ grouping’s allegations.<\/p>\n
An IndiGo official said there was no substance in the allegations.<\/p>\n
In a letter to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, ALPA India has expressed concerns regarding recent reports that Air India and IndiGo have agreed not to hire each other’s pilots.<\/p>\n
“Such an arrangement, if true, raises serious legal and ethical questions as it restricts the fundamental right to employment and fair competition,” the letter said.<\/p>\n
ALPA India has urged the minister to ensure that employment in the aviation sector remains fair, open and in line with constitutional and legal principles.<\/p>\n
India is one of the world’s fastest-growing markets and more than 1,800 planes are on order. There is also a rising demand for pilots as carriers expand their fleet to cater to the air traffic growth.<\/p>\n
ALPA India represents over 800 pilots across airlines and helicopter companies.<\/p>\n
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