Sources stated National carrier air india has been receiving praises for operating flights and evacuating stranded passengers across the world during the coronavirus crisis. The pilots, cabin crew and ground staff have also been applauded for rising to the occasion and rendering the service to the nation. But while flights are being operated, air india staff have raised serious concern about the coronavirus insurance cover and sought an explanation from the airline.

 

Furthermore at present, an air india staff is eligible for life and health insurance when they contract the infection in the flight, but the insurance clause does not cover Covid-19 as soon as the plane lands on the ground. An air india employee told india Today tv that the group insurance also reduces to a “paltry” Rs 10 lakh when staff lands after a flight and it may be noted that the air india staffers have been putting themselves at risk during the various international evacuation missions conducted by the government. Some of them have tested positive for the virus as well.

 

Moreover a senior cabin crew member from mumbai recently wrote to air india DMD and expressed concern over the current situation. He sought an explanation of the insurance clause for staff. Another senior cabin crew, who requested anonymity, said, “We are worried for our families in case of our death or disability. We don't know who will be responsible for our life -insurance. Giving first aid to the passenger in a PPE mask is dangerous as it also exposes us to the infection which no one seems to think about. This is really a dicey operation.”

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