According to reports, seven IndiGo pilots landed in trouble after they were allegedly found venting about low salaries on the emergency radio line on April 9.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a probe into the matter. IndiGo, however, hasn’t issued any statement on the matter so far.
The 121.5 MHz frequency is used for emergency communications only for aircraft in distress. The pilots, on this frequency, used offensive language over salary issues.
During the peak of the pandemic, IndiGo had reportedly cut the salaries of its pilots by as much as 30 per cent. The airlines also recently suspended a few pilots for allegedly planning to hold a strike on April 5 against the pay cuts.
IndiGo, earlier on April 1, announced a salary hike for pilots by 8 per cent. The airlines said that another 6.5 per cent hike will be implemented in November, in case there are no disruptions.
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