Air India Express was forced to cancel flights on Wednesday after several crew members of the airline went on mass ‘sick leaves’, two officials aware of the matter confirmed. An Air India Express aircraft on the runway. (PTI File Photo) They said that the crew reported sick in protest against the Tata management over the merger of AIX Connect (AirAsia India with Air India Express). Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “A section of our cabin crew reported sick at the last minute, starting last night, resulting in flight delays and cancellations. While we are engaging with the crew to understand the reasons behind these occurrences, our teams are actively addressing this issue to minimise any inconvenience to our guests,” an Air India Express spokesperson said. Offering refunds for the affected flights, the spokesperson said, “…Guests impacted by cancellations will be offered a full refund or complimentary rescheduling to another date. Guests flying with us today are requested to check if …