Sia asks pilots to take unpaid leave
SIA asks pilots to take unpaid leave Updated: 22:03, Saturday January 5, 2013 Singapore Airlines has asked its captains to volunteer for unpaid leave amid a global economic slowdown that has dented long-haul travel demand, the airline says.
National carrier Air India set a Friday 5 pm deadline for its striking pilots to return to work or provide a valid reason for leave without which they would face sacking.