Even as the Delhi HC slammed the Air India pilots's strike, the government today expressed readiness to talk to agitating Air India pilots, but warned that if they resorted to such actions repeatedly, no public money would be infused in the ailing carrier for its revival. 

"If you have grievances, we can talk, (but) discussions and disruptions cannot take place simultaneously. They should withdraw strike and apologise to passengers," Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said.

Around 200 Air India pilots owing allegiance to Indian Pilots' Guild had reported sick yesterday resulting in cancellation of about 20 international flights. The pilots have been protesting against rescheduling of Boeing 787
Dreamliner training. Singh said agitating pilots reported sick, even when it
was well known that they were not.