Indian airline Vistara has announced a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS), and a voluntary separation scheme (VSS) for its permanent ground staff as per media Media reports.
This decision comes ahead of the firm’s impending merger with Air India, which had announced similar plans for its non-flying permanent staff two weeks ago. The VRS is open to all ground staff who have been with the airline for five continuous years (less than five years in case of VSS).
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Vistara has clarified that employees who opt for these voluntary schemes will receive “gratuity,” “provident fund” and “encashment of leave” in accordance with the existing company policy and government regulations. The ex-gratia amount will be calculated using government-authorized “patterns.”However, pilots, cabin crew members, licensed role holders, and other employees retiring by March 31 next year, are not eligible for these schemes.
Around 500-600 employees out of a total of 25,000 from both Vistara and Air India, are expected to retire or separate under these voluntary schemes. The companies aim to retain as many workers as possible, with some being absorbed into other Tata Group companies.
Typically, ground operations are managed by employees handling customer service, security checks, ramp service, baggage handling, and cargo operations. These employees are responsible for assisting customers in handling any issues about security or luggage, among other things.
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