Vinay Umarji, Aneesh Phadnis

Stories by Vinay Umarji, Aneesh Phadnis

80,000 Indians to head for World Cup

80,000 Indians to head for World Cup

Rediff.com   13 May 2019

The demand is the highest for the India-Pakistan match at Old Trafford in Manchester on June 16 and also for the final at Lords on July 14.

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Rediff.com   10 May 2019

A mix of financial and strategic mistakes combined with poor expectations of the management are the reasons for the downfall of Indian airlines. For Jet, the deathly potion was even more toxic on account of the bitter squabbles between promoter Naresh Goyal and strategic partner Etihad Airways.

British bizman Jason Unsworth EoI for Jet will not be considered now

British bizman Jason Unsworth EoI for Jet will not be considered now

Rediff.com   9 May 2019

Sources said Unsworth had submitted a one-page letter indicating his interest in Jet but without any accompanying documents.

Potato farmers want Pepsico to withdraw the cases unconditionally

Potato farmers want Pepsico to withdraw the cases unconditionally

Rediff.com   4 May 2019

With support from other farmer organisations and activists, including RSS-affiliate Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, the potato growers have not only sought compensation but also called for boycott of the food giant's products.

Delta returns to India; to fly non-stop between New York, Mumbai

Delta returns to India; to fly non-stop between New York, Mumbai

Rediff.com   2 May 2019

Delta said the airline will operate a Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft with a three-class configuration on the route and will offer passengers wi-fi connectivity and free mobile messaging.

Jet urges govt to protect international traffic rights

Jet urges govt to protect international traffic rights

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2019

Jet has been operating on international routes since 2004, being the first private airline to do so in decades, after it launched a Chennai-Colombo service in March that year.

PepsiCo offers out-of-court settlement to potato farmers

PepsiCo offers out-of-court settlement to potato farmers

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2019

Firm had sued them for buying seeds and selling a potato variety used for making Lays chips, It has been suggested that the farmers give an undertaking that they would never buy and sow the registered variety of FC-5 potato seeds in future.

'Modi's charisma has waned'

'Modi's charisma has waned'

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2019

'Not only has the ire against the Congress subsided in Gujarat, but people are now coming to their senses.'

Grounded due to Jet crisis? Know more

Grounded due to Jet crisis? Know more

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2019

Ticket refunds remain a challenge, though Jet claims the amount would be credited in 7 to 10 working days after the request is processed.

Gujarat: Rallies turn away from cities

Gujarat: Rallies turn away from cities

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2019

Modi and Shah addressed rallies away from the four major urban centres of Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot.

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2019

Jazeera Airways started flying to India 18 months ago, servicing Ahmadabad, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai.

Jet Airways flyers grapple with late refunds, soaring airfares

Jet Airways flyers grapple with late refunds, soaring airfares

Rediff.com   16 Apr 2019

The sudden massive cancellations of Jet have put travel agents and customers in jeopardy

Jet may get Rs 1000 cr lifeline on Monday

Jet may get Rs 1000 cr lifeline on Monday

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2019

The money is expected to be disbursed by the lenders consortium led by SBI after the Jet management submits an operational plan on how it intends to use the money till May 7.

As Jet grounds planes, AirAsia, Vistara launch more flights

As Jet grounds planes, AirAsia, Vistara launch more flights

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2019

Over 70 per cent of Jet's fleet has been grounded, leading to massive cancellations.

Is Jet eligible to operate on international routes?

Is Jet eligible to operate on international routes?

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2019

The airline informed the ministry that it would operate 75 planes by April-end.

Jet Airways offers its Boeing 737 pilots leave without pay

Jet Airways offers its Boeing 737 pilots leave without pay

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2019

Of 1,400 pilots the airline has, 200 have quit in the past few months because of salary delays.

Dec salary paid, but Jet pilots may still strike tomorrow

Dec salary paid, but Jet pilots may still strike tomorrow

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2019

'There will be no flying unless the company pays us substantial salaries and provides a road map,' the National Aviators Guild, the pilots union, said in a message to its members.

Airlines warned against steep fares for flights to J&K, NE and Port Blair

Airlines warned against steep fares for flights to J&K, NE and Port Blair

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2019

Jet has pulled out flights from Northeast states and also cancelled its Srinagar flight, leading to reduction in capacity.

Jet's woes deepen; airline defaults on loan repayment

Jet's woes deepen; airline defaults on loan repayment

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2019

The first tranche of $31 million was due on March 11, while the second instalment of $109 million was due on March 28.

With GMR pie under its wing, Tatas check into airport business

With GMR pie under its wing, Tatas check into airport business

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2019

The deal will give India's largest conglomerate indirect stakes in seven airports in India and abroad.