Aneesh Phadnis &Amp; M Saraswathy

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis &Amp; M Saraswathy

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2016

The travel period for which the discount is being offered ends on April 30 next year.

Start-ups lean on temporary jobs to sail through tough times

Start-ups lean on temporary jobs to sail through tough times

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2016

With future prospects being difficult to predict, hiring for a short period is proving to be cost-effective

After a successful comeback, can SpiceJet now beat IndiGo?

After a successful comeback, can SpiceJet now beat IndiGo?

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2016

The airline pitches its product and service, keeps silent about price in a new campaign as it looks to win over young business travelers.

Vistara doubles market share, Jet sees steep fall

Vistara doubles market share, Jet sees steep fall

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2016

Domestic air traffic rose 20.81 per cent in June on the back of low fares and peak season demand.

Why Indian airlines are reluctant to fly foreign routes

Why Indian airlines are reluctant to fly foreign routes

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2016

According to sector estimates, it takes at least six months to develop a route.

Now, accident cover for train travel

Now, accident cover for train travel

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2016

Similar to a travel insurance that is purchased during booking flight tickets online, those booking tickets on IRCTC's website would get an option to purchase insurance for their train journey

Indians upbeat on foreign tours despite terror attacks

Indians upbeat on foreign tours despite terror attacks

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2016

Indian tourists are increasingly settling for other destinations such as Southeast Asian countries, Australia, and New Zealand.

Graduates quietly go home as Grofers turns them away

Graduates quietly go home as Grofers turns them away

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

Most institutions have decided to blacklist Grofers from participating in any placement programmes.

Tour operators brace for hit after Turkey attack

Tour operators brace for hit after Turkey attack

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

In 2015, 130,000 Indians visited Turkey.

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2016

A Mumbai-Delhi air ticket is now available upwards of Rs 3,700 for next day travel on all airlines.

Will brand Dhoni get its magic back?

Will brand Dhoni get its magic back?

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2016

Experts say Dhoni will continue to be relevant.

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Brexit: UK is the place to holiday, study & buy your next dream home

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2016

Exchange rates to provide for 5-7% savings in package costs; consultants forecast higher property purchases by Indians; currency depreciation to make education cheaper

Flyers' body up in arms over SpiceJet's rock-bottom fares

Flyers' body up in arms over SpiceJet's rock-bottom fares

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

Fares would vary according to sector.

When Air India made a record Rs 1-crore profit a day

When Air India made a record Rs 1-crore profit a day

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2016

This was achieved despite falling tourist arrivals post Babri Masjid demolition in December 1992.

CEOs adopt yoga as stress buster

CEOs adopt yoga as stress buster

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2016

Not only does yoga help beat stress, it also helps them stay agile physically and mentally, say CEOs.

Now, airlines can have full foreign ownership

Now, airlines can have full foreign ownership

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2016

Experts said the risks associated with the Indian Experts say that aviation sector would keep investors away from airline stocks.

How the new aviation policy will hurt Jet Airways' interest

How the new aviation policy will hurt Jet Airways' interest

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2016

Vistara and AirAsia India have been lobbying for the relaxation of this rule.

Dr Reddy's buys 8 US drugs from Teva, Allergan for $350 million

Dr Reddy's buys 8 US drugs from Teva, Allergan for $350 million

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2016

The combined sales of the branded versions of the products in the US is about $3.5 billion.

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

'Capping cancellation fees will lead to fare hike'

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2016

Carriers' input costs are rising due to weak rupee and rising crude oil price.

Rising fuel price, weak rupee to hurt airlines

Rising fuel price, weak rupee to hurt airlines

Rediff.com   24 May 2016

Domestic jet fuel prices are up 7%, but are still 14% lower on a y-o-y basis. While lower fuel prices have brought respite to airlines, their non-fuel costs are rising because of rupee depreciation