A-I plans 15-20 hike in salaries

With the increasing competition in the aviation industry making Air India employees a much sought after commodity, the country8217;s national carrier is contemplating a hike in the wages by 15-20 per cent in the proposed wage revision which has been pending since 1996.

8216;8216;The airline is in talks with representatives of pilots, cabin crew and airport technicians for a proposed 10-year wage settlement. The talks are in advance stage and we expect to arrive at a decision in the coming few days,8217;8217; a senior Air India official said.