Past tense, eye on future: Air India hikes pilots’ pay by 8% to 15%

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1. Fri, 7 August 2026

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   • indiatimes.com14:53first to report
     Past tense, eye on future: Air India hikes pilots’ pay by 8% to 15%

     NEW DELHI: Air India on Friday hiked pilot salaries by 8% to 15%, with commanders getting the biggest hikes and then the same tapering with rank. Going ahead, first officers or co-pilots will primarily get command upgrade (become captains) in AI Express (which has only single aisles) and then move to AI (which has wide body aircraft too that have higher pay) for a “strong foundation for progression within the group”.

   • Times of India22:47
     Air India announces pay hikes for pilots, raises salary by up to 15%

     Air India has announced a significant pay rise for pilots, ranging from eight to fifteen percent, with commanders seeing the most substantial hikes. In a strategic move to resolve fleet shortages and improve career advancement opportunities, first officers will gain command upgrades at Air India Express first. Moreover, the airline plans to resume its international flight services next month, marking a return to normal operations.