Tata Group's Air India to Terminate Contracts of 300 Non-Flying Employees Ahead of Vistara Merger

Around 300 non-flying employees at Air India, who were on fixed-term contracts, are unlikely to have their contracts renewed as the airline prepares to merge with Vistara. These employees, who have served the airline for 10-15 years, did not find roles in the fitment exercise, leading to their impending contract termination.

Around 300 non-flying employees at Air India, who have been on fixed-term contracts, are set to lose their positions ahead of the airline's merger with Vistara, sources close to the matter have revealed.

These employees, who have served the airline for 10-15 years, failed to secure roles during the fitment exercise conducted as part of the merger preparations. Despite having their contracts renewed in the past, they are now unlikely to see further renewals.

The move comes as Tata Group consolidates its airline business, merging Air India Express and AIX Connect. With over 23,000 employees between Air India and Vistara, the fitment exercise revealed significant redundancies, affecting mostly legacy carrier staff.