Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has sought support of all Air India unions to restore the airline's financial health and its past glory. In a meeting with leaders of recognised Air India unions, Mr. Singh said the recommendations of the Dharmadhikari Committee, which went into all issues like pay parity and career progression, would be implemented only after all the unions are consulted.

The Indian Pilots Guild, which has been de-recognised in the wake of the current agitation, was not invited for the meeting. Even as government held talks with the recognised unions, two more striking Air India pilots returned to work. With this the number of pilots who have joined the duty has gone up to five.