COVID-19 impact | AAI proposes deferral of salary, revocation of perks to tide over losses
The Hindu
Due to the fall in traffic at various airports, the AAI has incurred losses for the first time since its inception.
Steeped in losses due to the impact of COVID-19, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has proposed a slew of measures to its employees, which include deferral of salary and allowances and revoking certain perks besides seeking financial support from the government. Due to the fall in traffic at various airports, the AAI has incurred losses for the first time since its inception. It registered a 65% decline in its revenue in financial year 2021, which fell from ₹12,837 crore to ₹4,482 crore resulting in a loss of ₹2,814 crore as compared to a profit of ₹1,985 crore. At a meeting with the employees union and eight other staff associations, the management proposed deferral in the payment of salary. It also suggested delaying payment of allowances comprising 35% of the salary to next year, discontinuing payment for overtime and a review of leave encashment policy.More Related News
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