Pilot Crisis: Vistara Situation Not New To Indian Aviation. Why This Turbulence Returns To The Sector Every Year

Vistara pilot crisis: With a shortage of pilots hitting Vistara amid a merger process, the focus is back on a pressing problem that troubles the Indian aviation industry every year.

A shortage of pilots has hit Vistara Airlines. The crisis returns to haunt India's aviation industry every year. ( Image Source :Instagram@Vistara/@devang_aviation )

New Delhi: In the latest hit to the aviation industry in India, Vistara Airlines has been hit by a severe pilot crunch. It has had to cancel tickets and issue refunds to customers over the shortage of crew. According to news reports, as many as 60 flights had to be cancelled on Tuesday. Over the last week, 100 flights were delayed. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has said it is monitoring the situation of Vistara flight cancellations. "However, flight operations are managed by Airlines