Skift India Report: More Pilots Quit Go First Over Paused Payments
Photo Credit: Go First’s employee count could further fall to 2400-2500 by mid-September. Go First Airlines in the apron / Praveen Thirumurugan
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With the insolvency proceedings turning out to be a long-drawn-out process, cash-strapped Go First is as good as a shut shop.
Nearly 500 of the 600 Go First pilots have quit and joined other airlines, including Air India and IndiGo, which have been expanding their operations aggressively. That leaves the crisis-hit carrier with only 100 pilots.
The airline hasn't paid employees since May 2023, according to Indian media reports.
Declining Employee Count: Go First has lost about 1,200 employees since July, including cabin crew and aircraft maintenance engineers. The airline currently has 3,000 employees, down from 4,200 employees on July 10 when it invited expressions of interest from potential bidders to restart operations.
Go First’s employee count could further fall to 2,400-2,500 by mid-September as 500 to 600 more employees have quit and are serving notice periods.
Financial Crisis: The airline's financial problems have been compounded by the delay in its revival. Apart from salaries, employees are frustrated over the lack of clarity on interim funding infusion
