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Akasa Air Announces Up to 20% Salary Hike for Pilots, Boosts Annual Leave to 42 Days
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 12:51 AM
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Akasa Air has announced a salary increase of up to 20% for its pilots and will raise the minimum annual leave entitlement to 42 days.
Akasa Air, the Indian low‑cost carrier, has announced a salary increase for its pilots, effective from the next fiscal year.
The airline said the hike could be as high as 20% for pilots, depending on experience and seniority, marking a significant boost to the industry’s pay scales.
In addition, Akasa Air will raise the minimum annual leave entitlement for its staff to 42 days, up from the current 30 days.
The move is aimed at improving employee morale and attracting talent in a competitive aviation market.
The airline said the hike could be as high as 20% for pilots, depending on experience and seniority, marking a significant boost to the industry’s pay scales.
In addition, Akasa Air will raise the minimum annual leave entitlement for its staff to 42 days, up from the current 30 days.
The move is aimed at improving employee morale and attracting talent in a competitive aviation market.