Air India Express cancelled 85 flights due to a crew strike, causing passenger inconvenience. While 283 flights were scheduled, the airline urged passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. Passengers facing cancellations or delays over 3 hours can claim refunds or reschedule without fees. The cancellations came after 30 employees went on sick leave, prompting terminations and warnings. The civil aviation ministry intervened, seeking resolution. This follows Vistara’s pilot fatigue issues, indicating broader concerns in Tata’s aviation sector. Vistara and Air India Express are set for mergers.