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Air India Express fires 25 cabin crew members for not reporting to work

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Air India Express fires 25 cabin crew members for not reporting to work; cancels 85 flights today

As per multiple reports, AI Express has told striking employees to join work by 4 pm on May 9. Meanwhile, the airline has cancelled 85 flights today amid network disruptions. A town hall meeting to address grievances is also scheduled for today.

Air India Express has sacked around 25 employees after they did not report to work on Wednesday, May 8. The abrupt mass sick leave at the last minute resulted in severe disruption to AI Express' network, with more than 90 flights being cancelled.

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