<p>A section of pilots of Alliance Air went on strike on Friday over salary issues, resulting in the cancellation of some flights, according to sources.</p>.<p>Alliance Air, which is owned by the government, operates ATR planes.</p>.<p>As per its website, Alliance Air connects 48 destinations within India with 100 departures per day. Pre-Covid, the airline was flying to 62 destinations.</p>.<p>The sources said a section of the pilots has gone on strike, protesting against salary issues.</p>.<p>One of the demands is the restoration of pilots' salaries to the pre-Covid level.</p>.<p>In the wake of the pandemic, the salaries were cut by 60 per cent and has not been fully restored, one of the sources said.</p>.<p>According to the sources, the management will be soon discussing the issues related to the salaries of pilots.</p>.<p>When contacted, an Alliance Air spokesperson said the airline will be issuing a statement soon.</p>.<p>The carrier has 18 ATR 72-600 aircraft in service.</p>
<p>A section of pilots of Alliance Air went on strike on Friday over salary issues, resulting in the cancellation of some flights, according to sources.</p>.<p>Alliance Air, which is owned by the government, operates ATR planes.</p>.<p>As per its website, Alliance Air connects 48 destinations within India with 100 departures per day. Pre-Covid, the airline was flying to 62 destinations.</p>.<p>The sources said a section of the pilots has gone on strike, protesting against salary issues.</p>.<p>One of the demands is the restoration of pilots' salaries to the pre-Covid level.</p>.<p>In the wake of the pandemic, the salaries were cut by 60 per cent and has not been fully restored, one of the sources said.</p>.<p>According to the sources, the management will be soon discussing the issues related to the salaries of pilots.</p>.<p>When contacted, an Alliance Air spokesperson said the airline will be issuing a statement soon.</p>.<p>The carrier has 18 ATR 72-600 aircraft in service.</p>