Air India Pilots Frustrated Over Vistara Merger Retirement Rules

As the merger of vistara air india merger approaches on November 11, a segment of Air India pilots is expressing concern over differing retirement age policies between the two Tata-owned airlines.

According to sources, Air India’s retirement age for pilots and other employees stands at 58, while at Vistara, it’s set at 60. air india merger This discrepancy is causing discontent among Air India pilots, who feel disadvantaged by the two-year difference in service duration.

For Air India pilots, the main issue lies in losing potential working years, which directly impacts their careers and financial stability.

Although the management has standardized other aspects such as salary and working conditions between air india and Vistara, the question of retirement age parity remains unaddressed.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) allows pilots to fly until age 65, but this upper limit is not consistently applied across the merged entity.

Consequently, the current policies mean Vistara pilots will receive two more years of service than their Air India counterparts. The issue is further intensified by recent changes to the common seniority list.

Many Air India pilots reportedly feel that they have been placed at a disadvantage here as well, with some Vistara pilots now holding senior positions despite having less experience and fewer years in service than their Air India colleagues.