Hello!
If you have booked on Air India for the 16th and if its an urgent/planned trip..it is wise to re book on any other Airline,even if its extra on your pockets!
There has been no move from either the Air India Pilots Guild or the Govt: for any compromise.The Govt:had no intention to negotiate ,nor discuss their issues UNLESS they start work asap,which has had no effect on them!The empasse is widening!
So,option two is wiser,my friend!