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Jet & Etihad may miss deal deadline yet again

Jet & Etihad may miss deal deadline yet again

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2013

The agreement between the two has a long stop date clause, stipulating that all approvals be secured by then.

Airfare should specify travel agent fee: Govt

Airfare should specify travel agent fee: Govt

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2013

In his order last week, Civil Aviation Secretary K N Srivastava ruled the meanings of transaction fee, commission or convenience fee were the same -- payment of remuneration to an intermediary.

In a first, IndiGo opts for bigger Airbus planes

In a first, IndiGo opts for bigger Airbus planes

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2013

In 2011, the Gurgaon-based airline placed an order of 180 narrow-body Airbus aircraft, including 150 fuel efficient A320neo and 30 A320s.

Delhi airport could rise high in the global hub club

Delhi airport could rise high in the global hub club

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2013

Tata-SIA will kick off with full-service domestic operations.

AirAsia shareholder hits out at Tatas over venture with SIA

AirAsia shareholder hits out at Tatas over venture with SIA

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2013

AirAsia says deal not violative of shareholder agreement.

Jet sees another top exit before Etihad steps in

Jet sees another top exit before Etihad steps in

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2013

Changes being driven by Etihad, says a source, after a V-P quits

SpiceJet inks aviation fuel pact with RIL

SpiceJet inks aviation fuel pact with RIL

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2013

Sources aware of the development said as part of the project, the airline had signed an agreement with Reliance Industries Ltd, which would extend quality control services at its coastal terminals for ATF imported by the airline.

Air India puts up flats, land for sale

Air India puts up flats, land for sale

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2013

Earlier, its attempts to monetise properties, including the 22-storeyed Air India building in Nariman Point, saw lukewarm response.

Jet looks abroad to tide over rupee crisis

Jet looks abroad to tide over rupee crisis

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2013

Jet Airways (India) Ltd hopes to minimise the impact of a sharp rupee depreciation by growing its international network over the next few months.

Rupee crisis: Airlines to hike fares

Rupee crisis: Airlines to hike fares

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2013

Jet Airways is imposing $50 surcharge on economy class fare on its Gulf flights.

Virgin Atlantic eyes growth in India, US

Virgin Atlantic eyes growth in India, US

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2013

Known for its flamboyant and trendy image, Virgin Atlantic is a minnow among airlines due to a small fleet and limited network.

How pilots may clip Air India's wings

How pilots may clip Air India's wings

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2013

Infighting among pilots might impact Air India's 787 flights

Jet-Etihad commercial pact under FIPB lens

Jet-Etihad commercial pact under FIPB lens

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2013

Ahead of a crucial meeting next week, the Foreign Investment Promotion Board is scrutinising the commercial cooperation agreement between Jet Airways and Etihad Airways to ensure control is not passed on to the Abu Dhabi-based airline.

Air India may set up hub in South India

Air India may set up hub in South India

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2013

Growing trade and commerce in the region could support passenger demand

Nod to privatise Kolkata and Chennai airports

Nod to privatise Kolkata and Chennai airports

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2013

Move is aimed at bringing private operators to run airports.

Decision to enhance Abu Dhabi traffic rights in India's interest: Ajit Singh

Decision to enhance Abu Dhabi traffic rights in India's interest: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2013

Govt gave 36,000 seats per week more than inter-ministerial group's recommendations.

Siemens cuts staff, costs as it battles adverse economic winds

Siemens cuts staff, costs as it battles adverse economic winds

Rediff.com   2 Jul 2013

The first six months of the financial year (Siemens follows an Oct-Sept calender) has not been encouraging.

Pain abroad to continue for Crompton Greaves

Pain abroad to continue for Crompton Greaves

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2013

It reported a loss of Rs 36 crore (Rs 360 million), the first such negative result in 10 years.

Airlines slash fares to fight lean season

Airlines slash fares to fight lean season

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2013

On Thursday, all airlines (except for Air India) reduced fares on key domestic routes such as Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Bengaluru, Mumbai-Bengaluru, among others.

Siemens lays off 200, may cut more

Siemens lays off 200, may cut more

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2013

Globally, the company intends to cut expenses by $7.8 billion by 2014.