The high-life of Indian pilots and crew has plunged its national carrier into a nosedive towards bankruptcy, the country’s aviation minister has revealed, with staff stealing whisky and caviar and being chauffeured in limousines to five star hotels.
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Air India is currently investigating 161 cases of theft, fraud and abuse of perks, aviation minister Ajit Singh told MPs on Wednesday.
One catering officer was recently caught stealing caviar worth around £300, while a purser was discovered walking away with more than 370 spirit miniatures.
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Despite the restrictions on staff using business class tickets, paying passengers were rejected to make way for Air India staff who were upgraded from economy seats. At one point, Air India’s business class ticket holders were shunted onto rival airlines — at Air India’s cost — because their own staff had occupied the seats. Full story...
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Air India is currently investigating 161 cases of theft, fraud and abuse of perks, aviation minister Ajit Singh told MPs on Wednesday.
One catering officer was recently caught stealing caviar worth around £300, while a purser was discovered walking away with more than 370 spirit miniatures.
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Despite the restrictions on staff using business class tickets, paying passengers were rejected to make way for Air India staff who were upgraded from economy seats. At one point, Air India’s business class ticket holders were shunted onto rival airlines — at Air India’s cost — because their own staff had occupied the seats. Full story...
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