Last Friday, DGCA issued a show cause notice to the airline why its operating permit should not be suspended.
The airline had quit the Mumbai-London route in 2009 because of losses
Any rise in charges has to be approved by the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority, which is examining MIAL's proposal.
Air India Express currently operates 145 daily flights, down from about 200 six months ago.
Etihad and Qatar Airways have held informal talks with Kingfisher and SpiceJet to expand their footprints in India.
The move comes amid expectations that the government would allow foreign airlines to invest directly in Indian carriers.
Sources familiar with the development said the Japanese giant had made it a pre-condition to invest in Future Group's food sourcing and back-end infrastructure.
Also limits on-flight catering costs at foreign airports to save cost
After Essel landed the first punch by saying they were approached by IVRCL for a buyout, IVRCL's management was quick to deny every single point, even charging Essel with 'lying'.
Aviation companies plan to join hands for importing aviation turbine fuel (ATF) in a bid to bring down their fuel bills.
IATA informed travel agents that they would have to remit the ticket sale proceeds to airlines every week.
Stay out of Mumbai surveillance project, may seek new allies for future
Murdoch may re-enter space after non-compete period lapses, ABP to control three news channels of MCCS
Cash-strapped Lilliput, the country's largest kidswear brand, may soon get a luxury makeover.
This will be the second high-profile exit from the company in recent months after Arun Kapur, the former chief executive, quit late last year.
First of its kind arrangement where Indian partner also gets share.
After five years and numerous attempts to launch outlets in India, coffee house giant Starbucks will finally roll out its cafes here, in partnership with Tata Global Beverages (TGB), by August-September. John Culver, president, of the chain's China and Asia Pacific region, tells what the joint venture (JV) means for it and the way ahead.
After five years and numerous attempts to launch outlets in India, coffee house giant Starbucks will finally roll out its cafes here, in partnership with Tata Global Beverages (TGB), by August-September. John Culver, president, of the chain's China and Asia Pacific region, tells what the joint venture (JV) means for it and the way ahead.
Uppal, Kotwal, Venkataramanan shortlisted for managing director's post; outsider not ruled out.
India's largest diversified media conglomerate Bennett, Coleman and Co Ltd (BCCL), popularly known as the Times Group, has joined the race to pick up a majority stake in the two sports channels of Nimbus Communications.