Air India Employees' Unions Seek Rs 50,000 Crore Financial Package
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the joint forum said that Air India is a "necessity" for the country
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Air India | Coronavirus | Narendra Modi
Agencies Last Updated at May 29, 2020 02:15 IST
A financial package will not only help the ailing carrier, but also the entire aviation sector and the economy, the unions said.
A joint forum of
Air Indiaemployees and staff unions has sought Rs 50,000-crore financial succour from the government for the national carrier, stating that the airline is a necessity for the country.
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the joint forum said that
Air Indiais a “necessity” for the country, especially in times of crises, and a financial package will not only help the ailing carrier, but also the entire aviation sector and the economy.
First Published: Fri, May 29 2020. 02:11 IST
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