Taking a complete U-turn from its earlier stance, the agitating Indian Pilots’ Guild (IPG) said that it would end the agitation if all the pilots are taken back unconditionally and their union is recognised. Besides, the IPG has dropped its demand of parity of wages and career prospects with other Air India pilots for now.

Hunger strike: Eleven pilots of the IPG went on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi yesterday. Pic/Rajeev Tyagi