Air India Express experienced a major disruption with over 70 flights cancelled or delayed due mass sick leave of senior crew members.
- Flight cancellations and delays began on 7 May night and continued into 8 May morning, leading to grounded flights on both domestic and international routes.
- Some senior crew members reportedly switched off their mobile phones just before flight operations, citing health issues, leaving no alternative staff available.
- Civil Aviation authorities are investigating the issue while Air India Express issued an apology to affected passengers.
- Passengers affected by cancellations are offered full refunds or complimentary rescheduling to another date.
- The incident underscores operational challenges faced by the airline industry, following a similar situation with Vistara on April 1, where over 100 flights were impacted due to pilots calling in sick.
Q: The senior crew member of which airline go on mass sick leave suddenly on 7 & 8 May 2024, causing disruption of more than 70 flights?
a) Indigo b) Vistara c) Air India Express d) Emirates
Ans : c) Air India Express
