A significant number of Vistara pilots had taken sick leave following the announcement of new salary rules, coinciding with the merger with Air India. The pilot shortage issue stemmed from pay cuts implemented after new flying hours regulations came into effect recently. Over 200 Vistara fli
The airline said it had to cancel and delay a significant number of flights, owing to "various operational reasons" and due to "high utilisation of resources", there was limited room to cope with contingencies.