A Mumbai-Delhi air ticket is now available upwards of Rs 3,700 for next day travel on all airlines.
Experts said the risks associated with the Indian Experts say that aviation sector would keep investors away from airline stocks.
Despite the sops, scheduled carriers might not be interested in operating such routes.
The controversial 5/20 rule required an airline to have five years of domestic operations and 20 aircraft in its fleet to be able to fly abroad.
Carriers' input costs are rising due to weak rupee and rising crude oil price.
On the eve of the Modi government's two years in office, the RSS-linked Bharatiya Mazdoor Sabha leadership met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. After the meeting, the BMS claimed the FM told its delegation 'the government has realised that labour reforms are not essential for industrial growth in the country.'
From a dismal Airport Service Quality ranking of 101 in 2006, it topped the list in 2016.
This is the first time in the history of the airport operator that revenue crossed Rs 10,000 crore.
The finance ministry had last year notified a new investment pattern for EPFO.
'Now, we have a minimum pension of Rs 1,000 annually.'
'Airlines will be asked to submit a detailed plan on the viability of the location.'
Incumbent airlines oppose the proposal.
BJP-ruled states push through amendments to laws, aim to get larger share of FDI pie
The government plans to start 100 centres in two years, which will also become a career counselling centre for job-seekers.
40 executives in the middle to senior level are set to join the airline from rival IndiGo.
AirAsia India was set up as a three-way joint venture.
The firm, which aims to double sourcing from India, is looking at partnerships with institutions such as the IITs
"For an airline, the most important asset are the pilots. They are a mature lot who understand that strikes will not help anyone, that planes have to fly; only then will the money come."
To become a type-rated pilot, a person has to take additional training.
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