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Akasa Air hikes pilots’ salary by up to 40 percent

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As other airlines like Air India and IndiGo embark on enormous expansion plans with orders for hundreds of new aircraft, Akasa Air has increased pilot salaries by up to 40%. Beginning in July, pilots working for Akasa Air will start receiving a pay rise. Senior first officers of the Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed airline would start receiving Rs 3.40 lakh per month as opposed to the current Rs 2.75 lakh per month as soon as the new pay structure is implemented.

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As Indian airlines accelerate the entry of new aircraft and Gulf carriers engage on a hiring drive, Akasa’s rise will almost certainly trigger compensation hikes at other carriers to guarantee they have adequate pilots. This is a significant shift from the pandemic-era aviation squeeze, which witnessed global salary cuts and job losses.

The pay scale may be even higher if the experience and flight hours are more; the captain might make up to 7.75 lakh rupees per month, which is a rise of 6% above the present monthly salary of 7.28 lakh. Furthermore, in addition to the fixed 40 hours of flying, captains will be paid rupees 7,500 and first officers will be paid rupees 3,045 for every extra hour. As reported by citing sources.

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Since the Wadia Group-owned Go First’s operations were halted in May, Akasa Air has likewise been rapidly hiring pilots. Additionally, the airline has been speeding up the promotion of first officers to captains by about 40% per month. With this, Akasa Air has announced salary increases for the third time. Air India of the Tata Group raised salaries by 20% in April, and SpiceJet did the same in May.

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Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.