Flights delayed at Mumbai airport due to strike by Air India ground staff

The ground staff called for the strike after the airline refused to reinstate some sacked contractual workers.

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Published: Thu 8 Nov 2018, 8:08 AM

Last updated: Fri 5 Apr 2024, 8:05 AM

Several flights were delayed at Mumbai airport as the ground staff of Air India Air Transport Services Limited (AIATSL) went on strike Wednesday night.

"Due to a sudden industrial situation at Mumbai airport by AIATSL employees, some flights have got delayed. We are assessing the situation and all efforts are being made to minimise delays or disruption," a spokesperson of Air India was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.


According to media reports, the ground staff called for the strike after the airline refused to reinstate some sacked contractual workers.

More details are awaited.



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