AI sacks cabin crew member for habitually delaying flights

May 05, 2015 00:17

National carrier Air India today terminated the services of one of its cabin crew members for allegedly delaying its flights from Jeddah for several months by "refusing" to fly citing "inadequate" rest, sources said.

"It has been decided by the competent authority to terminate your services... accordingly your services stand terminated with immediate effect," said an order issued by the AI general manager for in-flight services.

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