New Delhi: Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has asked its staff to take compulsory no-pay leaves for up to four days each in May and June to help the carrier conserve cash and reduce operational expenses.
The full service airline on Tuesday also said the monthly base flying allowance of pilots have been reduced to 20 hours during May and June, respectively, and their monthly reimbursement adjusted accordingly. "With the latest lockdown extension until 17 May 2020, our operations continue to be suspended until the date, prolonging the period of no-revenues as well," the airline said in a statement. "This decision does not impact 70% of Vistara staff including cabin crew, other frontline staff and junior