Just regards the article on Jet it's only 6 months ago that they finalised cancellation of most/many expat contracts, 3 weeks ago they bulk emailed most - but not all - expats to see who would like to return....but the pattern offered was now 8/2 not 6/2, no idea how positive or otherwise the response was to Jet's email.
The other interesting thing which could really shake up India - to date there's been a mandate by DGCA, on behalf of airlines in India, that pilots have a "no compete" restriction for 12 months - unless a particular airline chose to waive it - which is against labor laws, now being challenged in the High Court and a decision was hoped for last Thursday, no idea if handed down or delayed etc.
The pilot group was submitting a reduction to 90 days - if that comes to pass there should be a lot of movement and upheaval in a short period of time.
Back to Jet - it does appear they have a large disconnect with their pilot group, if they're trying to fix it it certainly isn't with engagement at the present time.
Cheers.