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Air India set to allow its pilots to fly until age of 65

To secure sufficient staff for its intentions to expand its fleet, Tata Group-owned Air India (AI) will now permit its pilots to fly till the age of 65.

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To secure sufficient staff for its intentions to expand its fleet, Tata Group-owned Air India (AI) will now permit its pilots to fly till the age of 65.

What is the retirement age of Air India pilot ?

The current retirement age for pilots with Air India is 58. It is essential to fill our pilot labour requirement in light of our fleet’s future expansion ambitions. Air India’s retirement age is 58 years, although the DGCA allows pilots to fly until age 65.According to an internal report from the airline dated July 29.

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To meet our needs, it is suggested that our current trained pilots at Air India be retained after retirement on a contractual basis for five years, with an option to extend that period to 65 years,” it stated. The new AI policy states that a panel made up of functional members from HR, operations, and flight safety would be established to assess the eligibility of pilots retiring in the next two years.

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The panel will be in charge of examining the pilots’ prior records with regard to discipline, flight safety, and vigilance. Following the review, the committee will recommend the CHRO award the post-retirement contracts to the selected candidates. A provision for an annual review of the contract based on performance, behaviour, and flying safety record will be included in the post-retirement contract.

A thorough review of their performance will be taken into account for a further extension till the age of 65 once they have completed five years of satisfactory service. The committee that has been established will examine this, according to the policy document.

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A Costly Mistake: Passenger Pays for Fuel After Disruptive Flight

A Western Australian man has learned a costly lesson after his unruly behavior on a flight resulted in the aircraft having to turn back. The passenger was ordered to pay over $5,000 in fuel costs, along with a significant fine, for causing the plane to divert.

The incident occurred in September 2023 when the man, who was not publicly named, became disruptive on a flight from Perth to Sydney. Due to his behavior, the pilot was forced to turn the plane around and return to Perth, which required dumping fuel to land safely.

The passenger pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly behavior and non-compliance with safety instructions. As a result, he was ordered to pay $8,630 to the airline to cover the cost of the wasted fuel and was also fined $6,055. This combined penalty of over $11,000 is a stark reminder of the severe consequences of disruptive behavior on flights.

While this is not a typical punishment, other cases of in-flight misconduct have resulted in hefty fines. One passenger in the United States was fined over $40,000 for a series of offenses, including bringing their own alcohol on board, being intoxicated, attempting to smoke marijuana, and sexually assaulting a flight attendant.

The Australian Federal Police emphasized that disruptive behavior on flights will not be tolerated. They warned that individuals who cause disturbances can face significant financial penalties and legal consequences. The case of the Western Australian passenger serves as a clear message that obeying airline staff and adhering to safety regulations is essential for a smooth and safe flight.