Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Pilots Raise Safety Concerns at Air India Express
The Airline Pilots Association of India (ALPA-India) has written to Air India Express about problems with how pilots' work schedules are being managed.
They say that the current system is not fair and can make pilots very tired, which could cause safety issues.
ALPA-India wants the airline to make the scheduling process more transparent and follow the rules to ensure pilots get enough rest.
Air India Express is looking into these concerns and will take action if needed.
ALPA-India has raised concerns over pilot rostering practices at Air India Express, citing increased fatigue and stress among pilots.
The association claims that duty schedules do not adequately factor in rest requirements, potentially affecting operational readiness and safety.
The issue has emerged during the integration of Air India Express with AIX Connect, formerly AirAsia India.
ALPA-India has urged the airline to implement a formal code of conduct and standard operating procedures for rostering practices.
Air India Express has initiated an internal review to examine the concerns raised by ALPA-India.
- Who
- Airline Pilots Association of India (ALPA-India)
- What
- Concerns over pilot rostering practices at Air India Express
- When
- Letter sent to the airline’s management (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Air India Express
- Why
- To address alleged irregularities in roster allocation and potential safety challenges
ALPA-India
Air India Express Management
Rostering Practices
ALPA-India
ALPA-India claims rostering practices are inconsistent, leading to fatigue and stress among pilots, and potentially affecting operational readiness and safety.
Air India Express Management
Air India Express has initiated an internal review to examine the concerns raised by ALPA-India and will consider corrective steps if the claims are valid.
- Organization
- Airline Pilots Association of India (ALPA-India)
- Airline
- Air India Express
- Issues Raised
- Inconsistent rostering, increased fatigue, stress, lack of rest requirements, potential operational and safety challenges
- Demands
- Transparent and accountable scheduling system, formal code of conduct, standard operating procedures, alignment with aviation regulations, priority on crew welfare and fatigue management
- Airline Response
- Internal review initiated to examine the issues raised by ALPA-India
