Akasa told the court it cancelled 600 flights in August and would be forced to cancel up to 700 more in September if the resignations continue, the person added.
Akasa has dragged the pilots, many of whom have joined rival Air India Express, to court and initiated legal proceedings against the aviation regulator to enforce the notice period.
The notice period ranges between 6-12 months, depending on the pilot's rank, according to the aviation regulator.
"All our actions are aimed at creating a durable and reliable airline for the long run," Akasa said in a statement.
"Akasa is a well-run airline with strong finances and a solid plan," he said.
Persons:
Vinay Dube, Akasa, Dube, Aditya Ghosh, Aditi Shah, Varun Vyas, Aditya Kalra, Louise Heavens, Christian Schmollinger, Kim Coghill, Bernadette Baum
Organizations:
Akasa, Air India Express, IndiGo, country's, Tata, Air India, Go Air, Boeing, Thomson
Locations:
DELHI, Delhi