Published 14:08 IST, April 8th 2020

“We will fly again”: Pilots across Indian airlines send inspirational message for selves

Several pilots and flight attendants of Indian airlines have come together to embolden the spirit of all employees in the airline industry, which is badly hit

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Several pilots and flight attendants of Indian airlines have come toger to embolden spirit of all employees in Covid-threatened airline industry. Staring at an imminent losses in airline industry owing to halting of operations during COVID 19, employees are t only facing a crisis of pay but are also fearing loss of jobs soon.

At this juncture, to lift up ir spirit, Indigo pilot Preep Krishnan took to Instagram to put up a video in collaboration with pilots, flight attendants cutting across all Indian Airlines. In video, motivational slogan highlighted is “We will fly again”.  Around 20 front liners came toger for this video with a special mess for everyone, “we are always meant to soar”.

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With maximum demand of extending lockdown looking at COVID-19 crisis at hand, airline industry has been hig globally, with flights unused and grounded, and refore incurring huge costs that come with n-utilisation. At this point, several efforts are being me to inspire, motivate and encour all airline frontliners for ir selfless services. This video is also an attempt to cut through depressing clutter and act toger to flatten curve.

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Since March 24 midnight, along with previous curtailment of international flight operations, Indian govt took a decision to stop domestic operations with immediate effect. This h a huge impact on t only operational cost but also led to a minimum 30 percent cut in salary for may employees of serial airlines namely SpiceJet, Indigo and Go air. Some regional airlines like Air Deccan have ceased operations and have asked employees to be on sabbatical without any pay.  

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Despite lockdown, some essential services are still being carried out with higher intensity w at airports like transport of medical and essential goods cargo onboard flights. Indigo and SpiceJet are participating in this cause, at ir own cost,  of transport of cargo along with Air India. Delhi airport employees are staying inside airport throughout and ensuring all emergency services are completed. video is aimed at lauding efforts of se warriors and also to give m hope that fight against COVID 19 can be tough and long but re is light at end of tunnel. 

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14:08 IST, April 8th 2020