A day after over 100 Air India Express crew members reported sick, leaving passengers in a lurch, the airline took a significant step. It sacked protesting crew members, labelling their sick leave a pre-meditated move. As per reports, Air India Express issued termination letters to 30 crew members who reported in sick. In the letters, the airline stated that the cabin crew members reporting sick around the same time clearly indicated pre-meditated and concerted abstention from work without any justifiable reason. Before taking this step, the crew had expressed their concerns, alleging that they were being silenced by higher-ups for attempting to raise grievances. The union also highlighted issues of nepotism and remuneration. Here’s a ground report.