The pilots of Air India went on strike on two occasions in the last three years i.e. from 27th April to 6th May, 2011 and 7th May to 3rd July, 2012. The market share of Air India in May, 2011 was 12.9%, which was 2.1 points less than its share in May, 2010. The market share of Air India in May-July, 2012 was 12.7%, which was 0.5 points less than its share in May-July, 2011.
On both the occasions, the drop in passenger numbers was less as compared to capacity drop since the connectivity was maintained with the help of wide body aircraft and also operations on medium/short haul routes were replaced with Narrow Body aircrafts.
(d): The Management of Air India has always been open to dialogue with the Unions and is in constant touch with them to redress their grievances, if any. Regular dialogue/interactions are held by the Management with representatives of Unions/Associations to ensure amicable solution to their day to day issues and in order to maintain a congenial atmosphere at the work place.
The above statement was submitted by concerned ministry in reply of undermentioned Rajya Sabha Question:-
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION
RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-169
ANSWERED ON-06.08.2013
Impact of pilot strike on Air India
169 . SHRI MOHD. ALI KHAN
T. RATNA BAI
(a) whether it is a fact that pilots strike put Air India down in international skies;
(b) if so, the details thereof during the last three years;
(c) the impact of pilots strike on share of Air India in the market; and
(d) the steps being taken to avoid such strikes in future by pilots?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION (SHRI K. C. VENUGOPAL)
(a) to (d): **see above**
Source: Rajya Sabha Q&A
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