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AirAsia offers 3 million seats at discounted prices

AirAsia offers 3 million seats at discounted prices

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

AirAsia has rolled out fares as low as Rs 3,399 for a Visakhapatnam-Kuala Lumpur.

Tata Sons reaches for the sky, infuses more funds in Vistara, AirAsia

Tata Sons reaches for the sky, infuses more funds in Vistara, AirAsia

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The infusion will help the airlines plan their next rounds of operations as easing of 5/20 norms

Hard to do business in India, but will remain here: AirAsia CEO

Hard to do business in India, but will remain here: AirAsia CEO

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Tony Fernandes said the aviation sector here was a "double marathon" and not a "sprint".

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

AirAsia to start red eye flights to improve aircraft utilisation

AirAsia to start red eye flights to improve aircraft utilisation

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

It has aircraft utilisation target of 16 hours as against the current 13 hours.

AirAsia flies into DGCA turbulence once again

AirAsia flies into DGCA turbulence once again

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Three groups blame companies of excluding locals from hiring in the country.

DGCA issues public notice on Tata-Singapore Air's flying permit

DGCA issues public notice on Tata-Singapore Air's flying permit

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Besides the major metros, the proposed airline would also connect Srinagar, Patna, Chandigarh and Jammu.

'Approvals granted to AirAsia illegal'

'Approvals granted to AirAsia illegal'

Rediff.com31 May 2014

The FIA termed as 'illegal' the clearances granted to the airline by the Finance Ministry and the Foreign Investment Promotion Board and called the grant of Air Operator's Permit or the flying licence to it 'fraudulent'.

At 9.2%, India leads in salary growth for 2020 but there's a catch

At 9.2%, India leads in salary growth for 2020 but there's a catch

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

According to Korn Ferry Global Salary Forecast, India's salary growth for 2020 stood at 9.2 per cent. down from 10 per cent last year, while real-wage after adjusting inflation may remain constant at 5 per cent in 2020.

Delhi High Court rejects plea challenging AirAsia permit

Delhi High Court rejects plea challenging AirAsia permit

Rediff.com9 May 2014

The Federation of Indian Airlines had challenged the aviation regulator's decision this week to issue an operating permit to AirAsia India.

AirAsia, Vistara book slots to fly from Delhi

AirAsia, Vistara book slots to fly from Delhi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Sources in the know confirmed Vistara, the joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, had booked six slots at the airport in New Delhi, adding it was ready to fly once it secured the government's nod.

India, Myanmar conduct coordinated op against insurgents

India, Myanmar conduct coordinated op against insurgents

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

However, the Indian Army did not cross the border during the operation, they said.

Balancing cricket and endorsements easy: Kohli

Balancing cricket and endorsements easy: Kohli

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

'I don't believe that you can't do endorsements while playin'

Indian airlines have kind of ganged up on us: AirAsia chief

Indian airlines have kind of ganged up on us: AirAsia chief

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The airline is also looking at cities in the northeast.

Awaiting actionable inputs on AirAsia: govt on Mistry charge

Awaiting actionable inputs on AirAsia: govt on Mistry charge

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

"We are waiting for any input from any quarter," Civil Aviation Secretary R N Choubey said, adding, "We have not received anything so far".

4 threat calls at Delhi, Bengaluru airports; 3 flights grounded

4 threat calls at Delhi, Bengaluru airports; 3 flights grounded

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

While Air India and Jet Airways flights to Kathmandu were grounded at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, no-frills airline AirAsia's Goa flight from Bengaluru also failed to take off on scheduled time due to similar reasons.

With Jet gone, airlines must add 210 planes this year

With Jet gone, airlines must add 210 planes this year

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Or else customers will face capacity shortages and high fares.

For things to get normal, Indian airlines need to add 210 planes

For things to get normal, Indian airlines need to add 210 planes

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Else customers will face capacity shortages and high fares.

AirAsia receives NOC from aviation ministry

AirAsia receives NOC from aviation ministry

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Though NOC was issued by the Ministry last week, this was the first formal statement by the AirAsia CEO on microblogging site Twitter.

AirAsia Bengaluru-Goa ticket @ Rs 990, bookings open today

AirAsia Bengaluru-Goa ticket @ Rs 990, bookings open today

Rediff.com30 May 2014

The first A320 flight is scheduled to leave Bengaluru on June 12 afternoon, AirAsia India chief executive officer Mittu Chandilya told reporters in Chennai.

Airlines need to discuss high taxes on ATF with govt: AirAsia

Airlines need to discuss high taxes on ATF with govt: AirAsia

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

AirAsia, which is a joint venture between Tata Sons Ltd, TelestraTradeplace currently flies from Bengaluru to Chennai, Kochi, Goa and vice versa.

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'This allows opportunities for (Chinese) entry into the domestic politics of Nepal, something that is also encouraged by Nepali politicians's willingness to play the China card (vis-a-vis India).'

Eden Gardens, a ground renowned for historic firsts

Eden Gardens, a ground renowned for historic firsts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Eden is the longest surviving Test ground in Asia. The stadium hosted its first match in 1934 between India and England.

'PLA is no match for Indian Army'

'PLA is no match for Indian Army'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Chinese troops are not geared to fight Indian troops who are battle hardened and acclimatised and are far more hardy.'

Jet crisis poses a challenge for Mumbai

Jet crisis poses a challenge for Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Jet is the largest player in the Mumbai airport, with over 110 domestic slots and 30 international slots from the city.

SpiceJet extends Rs 1,999 monsoon offer pan-India

SpiceJet extends Rs 1,999 monsoon offer pan-India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

The offer is applicable to airline's all domestic destinations, including Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai, a company official said.

Ex-IndiGo CEO Aditya Ghosh joins Tata Trusts, to advise on cancer care

Ex-IndiGo CEO Aditya Ghosh joins Tata Trusts, to advise on cancer care

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Ghosh said the Tata Trusts Cancer Care Initiative is one of the largest health care programmes in the world

DGCA to send team to Malaysia to inspect AirAsia facilities

DGCA to send team to Malaysia to inspect AirAsia facilities

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

AirAsia India, which is using the training facilities of its parent airline AirAsia in Malaysia, plans to set up similar facilities in India in the coming years, airline sources said.

'India has tourism potential but its aviation sector is small'

'India has tourism potential but its aviation sector is small'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The country's fourth budget carrier has also announced the addition of Kochi to its existing network from July 20.

AirAsia offers 20% discount on fares

AirAsia offers 20% discount on fares

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Budget air-carrier AirAsia has began its three day travel fair, offering 20 per cent discounts on flights across the airline's network.

Parineeti, Sushant to reunite for Homi Adajania's next?

Parineeti, Sushant to reunite for Homi Adajania's next?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

War of the maps in South Asia

War of the maps in South Asia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'The Modi government's grandstanding has hardened the reflexes in Beijing, Islamabad and Kathmandu and complicated India's relations with these three countries, which were even otherwise highly problematic.' 'Whatever prospects existed for a fair and balanced resolution of the territorial disputes may also have receded,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

At halfway point states mull phased easing of lockdown

At halfway point states mull phased easing of lockdown

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

As India reached the halfway point in the 21-day coronavirus lockdown on Saturday, some states and rail and airline operators were considering measures to relax restrictions in phases from April 15. Simultaneously, the Centre has drawn up a cluster containment strategy to contain the coronavirus pandemic within a defined geographic area by early detection of cases, breaking the chain of transmission and thus preventing its spread to new areas.

Top airlines: IndiGo retains No 1 position

Top airlines: IndiGo retains No 1 position

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Domestic air traffic logged 14.35 per cent growth in November as compared to the corresponding period last year propelled by the festive season rush.

UDAN bids for 43 airports despite airlines opposing levy

UDAN bids for 43 airports despite airlines opposing levy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

According to sources in the aviation ministry, only State-owned Air India and private carrier AirAsia India have agreed to pay the surcharge.

ADB cuts India's FY19 growth forecast to 5.1%

ADB cuts India's FY19 growth forecast to 5.1%

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Asian Development Bank on Wednesday lowered India's economic growth forecast for FY2019 to 5.1 per cent on slowing job prospects, rural distress exacerbated by poor harvest and credit crunch. Growth in FY2020 is likely to recover thanks to this support, low oil prices, and a weakening rupee, but risks to the projections remain tilted to the downside, it said on India.

AI, Jetlite suffered operating losses in 2012-13

AI, Jetlite suffered operating losses in 2012-13

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Jet Airways, IndiGo and GoAir achieved operating profits of Rs 122.6 crore (Rs 1.22 billion), Rs 795.8 crore (Rs 7.95 billion) and Rs 85.1 crore (Rs 851 million) respectively during the same period, Minister of State for Civil Aviation K C Venugopal said in reply to a question.

AirAsia has tougher battle on home turf

AirAsia has tougher battle on home turf

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

AirAsia's rival airlines in India have kept themselves super-busy in the past few months -- by moving court against the former's launch, adding flights on the routes where AirAsia is operating, and engaging in a price war.

Tatas non-committal about plans to buy Jet

Tatas non-committal about plans to buy Jet

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

While media reports suggested that Tata-Singapore Airlines is looking at an all-stock merger of Jet, Tatas, in a statement said, discussions to take over Jet Airways have been preliminary and no proposal has been made

Why AirAsia needs a new flight plan

Why AirAsia needs a new flight plan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

AirAsia's competitors are offering more reliable services.