Thursday, May 27, 2010

Delhi High Court Saves the Day-Air India Strike is Off

The Delhi High Court came to the rescue of thousands of domestic as well as overseas travellers stranded in India due to the two day flash strike by Air India employees. The court issued a stay order on the stir till 13th July. A lawsuit had been filed against the striking employees in both New Delhi and Mumbai by the National Aviation Co of India Ltd. This is a state run body, which operates Air India. Although, the strike reflects badly on the carrier, but it should not put of passengers from selecting Air India as an option, while booking flights to India. The fact remains that Air India is one of the cheapest airlines among the Indian aviation players. As far as the strike is concerned, the airline came down heavily upon the culprits and there are reports that as many as 15 employees have been dismissed from services.

In addition, the Delhi High Court has also ordered that further agitations, which were to start from 31st May be deferred till 31st July. The court even authorised the government to enforce the Essential Services Maintenance Act to tackle the situation. Also the fact that the Union Government extended its full support to Air India management in quelling the strike reflects the government’s no nonsense attitude towards such matters. So, if you are looking for cheap flights to India, Air India need not be summarily dismissed.

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