Fares would vary according to sector.
The company, which will be first direct flight between Chandigarh and Bengaluru, will offer ticket at a minimum rate of Rs 1,900 inclusive of all taxes.
AirAsia India CEO Mittu Chandilya, who was here on the Bengaluru-Jaipur launch flight, said both the cities have great potential to expand and hence the airline has set aggressive targets and beginning of flights to the two new routes was a part of the business strategy.
Vistara and AirAsia India have been lobbying for the relaxation of this rule.
After due deliberations, the lenders have decided to seek resolution for Jet Airways under the bankruptcy code since only a conditional bid was received.
It's too big to digest as one whole airline.'
Seeks to cut biz costs by 10% for sellers across 24 verticals, by slashing fees and delivery charges.
It is clear that foreign airlines have realised the growth possibilities of the Indian aviation sector and are keenly interested, the minister said.
As the center of geopolitics moves toward Asia, India plays a critical role in US strategy, says Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake. Aziz Haniffa reports.
'The failures of private businessmen have set back the process of market-oriented reform, though that is the only way forward,' argues T N Ninan.
Naresh Goyal, after being ousted with his wife from the board last week, and with his shareholding halved to 25 per cent, can still make a comeback by partnering a new investor and win back majority control.
India slashes sensitive list for LDCs under SAFTA.
The next step is the charter, which aims to safeguard consumer rights and address criticism about the government not doing enough for passengers.
Veteran batsman Younis Khan has become the first Pakistani cricketer to complete 10,000 runs in Test cricket as his team reached reach 201-4 in reply to West Indies' 286-10 on the third day of the rain-affected first Test at SabinaPark in Kingston, Jamaica, on Sunday.
The Indian government allowed foreign airlines to buy up to 49 per cent stakes in Indian carriers in September 2012.
7,000 unemployed pilots in India but airlines continue to bet on expats
On the list of 137 economies, Switzerland is followed by the US and Singapore in second and third places, respectively.
Samsung last week suspended sales of its latest flagship smartphone and announced a recall of 2.5 million units already sold, after faulty batteries caused some handsets to explode during charging.
The fare war triggered by the entry of AirAsia into the domestic market continues as the budget carrier IndiGo has launched another round of promotional fares, starting at Rs 1,724 (all inclusive) for a limited period.
In a relief to fliers, the civil aviation regulator DGCA has rejected the plea of some airlines to allow them to charge for the check-in baggage saying such a fee would be applicable only on baggage which exceeds the free limit of 15 kgs.
Ranked 737 in the Forbes global billionaire list with personal wealth of $2.4 billion, Yusuffali's diversification does not stop here.
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
'Modi's first foreign trip at the very outset of his second term as PM reinforces a growing impression that this regional tour underscores a shift in emphasis in India's foreign policy that was traditionally focused on the northern tier of countries to the Indian Ocean rim,' explains Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
India and Indonesia have a vested interest in ensuring that China's hegemony in the region does not go uncontested, says Harsh V Pant.
Of the 10 times India have made a fourth innings chase under Kohli, they have won only 1 and lost 7, with 2 draws. Rajneesh Gupta gives us all the numbers from a memorable game.
Bahrain football coach Salman Sharida feels India are emerging as a good team but will need time to match the best in Asia.
Spicejet receives maximum complaints regarding refunds
His resignation as chairman of the government's skill development agencies triggered talk that he may be headed back to the Tata Group where a search committee is looking for a full-time chairman.
Old-timers say Jet boss Naresh Goyal, although still razor sharp, doesn't have the same energy he once did and this reflects in his 'baby'.
Now, the NDAA needs to be passed by the Senate before it can be sent to the White House for the US President Donald Trump to sign into law.
The Oscar and Grammy award winning musician is performing live in a dozen countries.
India and China are the world's two fastest growing economies, coming out of the global financial crisis relatively unscathed.
'While US officials understand and accept India's desire for retaliation, they still don't want to encourage steps that would likely lead to war.'
The concept of day-night Test found a new taker in England with board chairman Colin Graves confirming the country will host a twilight Test.
Aviation regulator DGCA has suspended two pilots of Tata Group's Taj Air, a non-scheduled airline that flies Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata and Chairman Cyrus Mistry among others, for allegedly falsifying medical records.
Budget carrier SpiceJet on Wednesday joined the low fare race in the domestic market putting on the block half a million seats with ticket prices starting at Rs 1,499 under a limited period promotional offer.
In a critical comment on India, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, the World Bank said that robust economic growth and food security alone would not remove the tag of being 'one of the most malnourished nations'.
India's retail sector has benefited from the rapid growth in e-commerce
Of the 600 young change makers who made the cut this year '1:6 are immigrants from 44 countries' -- an important ratio in the age of growing protectionism.
AirAsia says deal not violative of shareholder agreement.
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