Aneesh Phadnis &Amp;Amp; Sharmistha Mukherjee

Stories by Aneesh Phadnis &Amp;Amp; Sharmistha Mukherjee

Airport lounges no more a business-class luxury

Airport lounges no more a business-class luxury

Rediff.com   12 May 2013

IndiGo passengers, according to travel agents, would be given the option of pre-booking the services on the internet, or just walking into the lounge with their boarding passes, to avail of the facility.

New Mumbai terminal: All airlines to share one lounge

New Mumbai terminal: All airlines to share one lounge

Rediff.com   10 May 2013

There are six lounges at the international terminal in Mumbai; four are run by airlines exclusively for their passengers.

Etihad's global network plans fuelled by Indian passengers

Etihad's global network plans fuelled by Indian passengers

Rediff.com   3 May 2013

Etihad plans 75 per cent travel beyond Abu Dhabi; airports cry foul.

Hero eyes production in Colombia, Bangladesh

Hero eyes production in Colombia, Bangladesh

Rediff.com   2 May 2013

Significant market size in these countries would help in biz expansion

Etihad Airways can fly only two flights a day

Etihad Airways can fly only two flights a day

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

Ministry caps number of flights out of Delhi, Mumbai.

Etihad Airways to get right of first refusal

Etihad Airways to get right of first refusal

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2013

Will be the first choice if Naresh Goyal decides to sell stake in future.

AirAsia will bank on Expedia to push ticket sales

AirAsia will bank on Expedia to push ticket sales

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

AirAsia runs a joint venture portal with Expedia and it is an exclusive online distribution channel for the airline.

Delhi, Mumbai airports oppose more flights to Etihad

Delhi, Mumbai airports oppose more flights to Etihad

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2013

GMR, GVK have taken up the issue with civil aviation ministry.

Travel agent defaults on Rs 120 crore

Travel agent defaults on Rs 120 crore

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2013

Spring Travels chairman assures 'every thing will be fine next week'.

India holds back plans to eject foreign pilots

India holds back plans to eject foreign pilots

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2013

According to civil aviation ministry records, there were 340 foreign pilots employed by airlines and charter companies in India as of December 2012. It said the number of foreign pilots in India had reduced from 526 in 2011 to 340.

Eicher might be part of Volvo AB's global portfolio

Eicher might be part of Volvo AB's global portfolio

Rediff.com   2 Apr 2013

The move could be aimed at increasing penetration in emerging markets.

AirAsia gears up for hiring

AirAsia gears up for hiring

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2013

In the initial phase, it would concentrate on destinations in south India, and on providing connectivity to small towns.

A tough job for Maruti Suzuki's new CEO

A tough job for Maruti Suzuki's new CEO

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2013

A law graduate from Osaka University, Ayukawa has been associated with Suzuki Motor for over three decades.

Maruti to steer Suzuki's global investment drive

Maruti to steer Suzuki's global investment drive

Rediff.com   23 Mar 2013

Indian arm has cash reserves of Rs 7,000 crore, which might come in handy to set up plants around the world.

What Sabeer Bhatia has to say about his new venture

What Sabeer Bhatia has to say about his new venture

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2013

On Thursday, Sabeer Bhatia, chief executive and co-founder of Jaxtr, launched a global SIM card for travellers.

European airports woo Indian airlines

European airports woo Indian airlines

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2013

European airports are wooing Indian airlines in the wake of intense competition from aviation hubs such as Dubai and Doha.

Jet-Etihad deal stuck on investor protection pact

Jet-Etihad deal stuck on investor protection pact

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

India, UAE yet to conclude bilateral investment promotion and protection agreement.

Seat credit system mooted for regional air route

Seat credit system mooted for regional air route

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2013

This carbon credit system is expected to generate greater financial viability for regional operators.

Not worried about AirAsia, says SpiceJet CEO

Not worried about AirAsia, says SpiceJet CEO

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2013

India is not an easy environment to operate in and grow because of the high cost of operations, says Neil Mills.

Mumbai airport's new terminal gets ready for Oct opening

Mumbai airport's new terminal gets ready for Oct opening

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2013

The GVK Group-run Mumbai International Airport Ltd is upgrading the airport at an estimated cost of Rs 12,380 crore.