Merger in full swing: Air India group to introduce uniform crew policy

Some of the proposed policies have been welcomed by pilots and cabin crew, while others have sparked criticism

As part of its ongoing merger process to create a unified entity with consistent policies, the Air India group is looking to introduce major changes to policies covering room sharing, leisure travel priority lists, allowances, reimbursements, meal plans, and gratuities for its cabin crew and pilots, Business Standard has learnt.

These changes are expected to apply to all three airlines within the group — Air India, Vistara, and Air India Express, airline executives mentioned. Vistara is set to merge with full-service carrier Air India by November 11. On October 1, AIX Connect was integrated into Air India Express,