Aneesh Phadnis And Megha Manchanda

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Adani group joins race to buy Air India, may submit EoI by March

Adani group joins race to buy Air India, may submit EoI by March

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2020

Apart from the Adani group, the Tata group, the Hinduja group, Indigo and a New York-based fund, Interups, are expected to submit EoIs.

Coronavirus won't have too big an impact on Indian airlines' revenues

Coronavirus won't have too big an impact on Indian airlines' revenues

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2020

Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have suspended flights to China and Hong Kong.

As tourist traffic grows, airlines plan more India-Russia flights

As tourist traffic grows, airlines plan more India-Russia flights

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2020

The new flights come against the backdrop of the Indian government's move to boost air connectivity with Central Asia and tap the interest of Russian investors in India.

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2020

A Russian fund submitted its interest to the resolution professional on February 14 and also hired a consultancy firm to help them with the bidding process.

1st non-stop Bengaluru-US flight from Oct

1st non-stop Bengaluru-US flight from Oct

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2020

The new service by American Airlines will provide connectivity to tech hubs in both the countries.

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2020

Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share.

India to get 13th major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra

India to get 13th major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2020

With development of the Vadhavan port, India will break into the countries with top 10 container ports in the world.

Gadkari keen to fast-track highway projects

Gadkari keen to fast-track highway projects

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2020

Various stakeholders, including about 600 developers, bankers and officials from various wings, including the National Highways Authority of India, will also be present.

Air travel will cost more in India. Here's why

Air travel will cost more in India. Here's why

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2020

A loss of revenue from liquor sales will have to be compensated through increased landing and parking charges on airlines, which, in turn, will pass on the cost to flyers.

Jet Airways gets two suitors; Hindujas back out

Jet Airways gets two suitors; Hindujas back out

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2020

South America-based Synergy Group, one of the suitors, has said slots at London's Heathrow airport are critical to the airline's operations and will decide on participating in the resolution only if it gets clarity. It also wants to form a new company with its assets, employees, and operating permit but minus all liabilities.

Air India eyes more slots at Heathrow

Air India eyes more slots at Heathrow

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2020

With over 700,000 annual passengers and 21 per cent market share Air India is the largest carrier on India-United Kingdom routes.

IndiGo gets 4 more months to replace A320Neo engines

IndiGo gets 4 more months to replace A320Neo engines

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2020

DGCA has also permitted the airline to deploy newly-inducted planes for capacity expansion.

Adamant Trai says will implement new tariff order by March 1

Adamant Trai says will implement new tariff order by March 1

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2020

Reiterating its position, TRAI, which oversees both the telecom and television sectors in the country, said the amendments suggested on January 1 had been done to correct "distortions" in the market and address pricing issues.

Delhi, Mumbai airports see pick up in traffic

Delhi, Mumbai airports see pick up in traffic

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2020

Improvement in load factors, coupled with an increase in seat capacity after Jet's slots were allotted to low-cost airlines, has resulted in an increase in daily passenger traffic.

Govt gives tax breather to airlines

Govt gives tax breather to airlines

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2020

Airports levy charges such as FTC, infrastructure charge, and into-plane charges on sale of jet fuel. The levy is passed through to airlines, pushing up costs.

Post-VRS, a leaner BSNL is all set for 4G services

Post-VRS, a leaner BSNL is all set for 4G services

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2020

The company, which has a subscriber base of 120 million, also plans to raise funds via a bonds issue. The company's impending 4G launch is also expected in the second half of the current financial year for which it would invest Rs 12,000 crore, partly through bonds.

How GoAir plans to prevent flight disruptions

How GoAir plans to prevent flight disruptions

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2020

The airline is strengthening its flight operations department to make this happen.

Airlines witness headwinds amid limited price hike

Airlines witness headwinds amid limited price hike

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2020

Brent crude oil price surged 4 per cent on Friday, following tension between Iran and the US. Airlines, however, have been unable to pass on the price increase to customers due to the soft demand.

Huawei can now participate in 5G trials in India

Huawei can now participate in 5G trials in India

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2019

Huawei came under a cloud after allegations that the firm's electronic and telecom devices helped China spy on US corporations and agencies.

BOT share in highways seen shrinking

BOT share in highways seen shrinking

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2019

As even bigger road construction players are not willing to bet on BOT projects., NHAI will have to rethink its thrust on the BOT model.