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Air India, Jet offer extra bonuses to agents

Air India, Jet offer extra bonuses to agents

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The move to increase sales comes ahead of Tata- Singapore Airlines' entry in the domestic market.

Air India set to enhance in-flight service in first and business class

Air India set to enhance in-flight service in first and business class

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Air India is set to enhance its in-flight service with a change in ownership from Thursday. This will include more variety in on-board meals, improved in-flight service procedures, and reintroduction of amenities. Non-vegetarian meals are being introduced in the economy class of domestic flights after a gap of nearly four years. Air India is set to enhance its in-flight service with a change in ownership from Thursday. This will include more variety in on-board meals, improved in-flight service procedures, and reintroduction of amenities.

'Look At That Shot, Look At That Shot, Unbelievable!'

'Look At That Shot, Look At That Shot, Unbelievable!'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

After walking down the track earlier in the over to drive the bowler through covers, Gill shuffled again, only this time he used his supple wrists to nonchalantly flick the left-arm pacer over fine leg and deep into the stands.

Didn't do this for...: Trump doubles down on India-Pak truce claim

Didn't do this for...: Trump doubles down on India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Trump said that the prize announced by the Nobel committee was for 2024, while he resolved these wars in 2025.

'India should target 20 medals in LA 2028 Olympics'

'India should target 20 medals in LA 2028 Olympics'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

India's 2024 Paris Olympics medallists, including star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and shooter Manu Bhaker, were felicitated with cash awards by the Indian Olympic Association.

Su-57 stealth jet, S-400 in focus during Putin's visit

Su-57 stealth jet, S-400 in focus during Putin's visit

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

However, these are understood to be exploratory talks, with an agreement unlikely to be formalised during the current visit.

190 crash victims identified by DNA tests, 159 bodies handed over

190 crash victims identified by DNA tests, 159 bodies handed over

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

At least 190 victims of last week's Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad have so far been identified through DNA matching and 159 bodies handed over to their families, an official said on Wednesday.

Air India to sell three Boeing 777 airplanes

Air India to sell three Boeing 777 airplanes

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Air India is keen to raise working capital by selling aircraft.

Air India pilots call off strike

Air India pilots call off strike

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Executive pilots of India's national carrier Air India called off their four-day-old strike on Wednesday after the government assured to look into their concerns.

Viva Kerala upset Air India

Viva Kerala upset Air India

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Viva Kerala came from behind to beat Air India 2-1 and storm into the quarter-finals of the 29th Federation Cup.

Over 50 held as T'gana's EAGLE Force hits Nigerian cartel's India Ops

Over 50 held as T'gana's EAGLE Force hits Nigerian cartel's India Ops

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Telangana's anti-narcotics wing, the EAGLE Force, conducted a multi-state operation against a Nigerian drug cartel, resulting in over 50 arrests and the seizure of narcotics worth Rs 3.5 crore.

Air India has good news for Delhi-Mumbai fliers

Air India has good news for Delhi-Mumbai fliers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The revised check-in baggage limit is effective from Saturday

Air India debt recast eludes banks

Air India debt recast eludes banks

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Air India's debt recast plan has hit a deadlock with both the national carrier and banks continuing to stick to their stand even as the regulator has disapproved providing dispensation, thus only compounding the problem.

Failed to get confirmed ticket on Rajdhani? Fly Air India!

Failed to get confirmed ticket on Rajdhani? Fly Air India!

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Maharaja will soon come to help wait-listed passengers of Rajdhani trains as such travelers will be provided with the option to fly by Air India by paying little extra.

India cutting back Russian oil buy 'completely', Trump claims again

India cutting back Russian oil buy 'completely', Trump claims again

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump claimed India will stop buying oil from Russia, while also stating China will cut back substantially. He also discussed the conflict between India and Pakistan, reiterating his claim of helping settle the conflict.

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Where The Victims Of The Kanishka Terror Attack Are Not Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Names and names and names and names... 329 in all. Some Indian. Some Canadian. Some British. Berry. Gupta. Jain. James. Bhatt. Beauchesne. Chatlani. Enayati. Lougheed.... Vaihayasi Pande Daniel visits Ahakista, Ireland, home to the memorial for the worst terrorist atrocity in India's history.

I-League: Salgaocar demolish Air India

I-League: Salgaocar demolish Air India

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Salgaocar Football Club scored a resounding 4-0 win over Air India in the 13th round of the I-League to put their campaign back on track, in Goa on Sunday.

Sporting edge past Air India

Sporting edge past Air India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

Mohammedan Sporting rode on an early strike by Pattrick Okonji to get past Air India 1-0 in a NFL match

Pak PM thanked me for saving millions of lives: Trump

Pak PM thanked me for saving millions of lives: Trump

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Claiming yet again that he solved the conflict between India and Pakistan, United States President Donald Trump has said that 'no one in history is more deserving than him' of the Nobel Peace Prize, as he criticised former President Barack Obama for getting the honour even though he 'didn't do anything'.

High court denies Air India's union leaders special leave

High court denies Air India's union leaders special leave

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

The Bombay High Court has directed four office-bearers of the Aviation Industry Employees' Guild to resume duties by July 7, in a move that supports Air India's drive against absenteeism.

Medical college hostels damaged in AI plane crash vacated

Medical college hostels damaged in AI plane crash vacated

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Four buildings -- Atulyam 1, 2, 3 and 4 -- which were damaged in the crash are being vacated, and occupants will be given alternative accommodations.

Air India win Bradman Cup

Air India win Bradman Cup

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Naman Ojha played a winning hand of 66 as Air India lifted the inaugural Twenty20 Bradman Cup in Bangalore

Man who peed on Air India co-passenger held, sent to 14-day custody

Man who peed on Air India co-passenger held, sent to 14-day custody

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

A Delhi court on Saturday sent Shankar Mishra, accused of urinating on a woman co-passenger on an Air India flight, to judicial remand for 14 days while rejecting a plea by police for his custody.

Singapore Airlines to get 25.1% stake in enlarged Air India group

Singapore Airlines to get 25.1% stake in enlarged Air India group

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Singapore Airlines' deal with Tata Sons (Tata) will inject a further SGD 360 million ($267 million) into Air India. It will give SIA a 25.1 per cent stake in the enlarged Air India group following its takeover by Tata and merger with Vistara Airlines. The November 2022 deal between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons to further inject $267 million into Air India is one of the key strategic initiatives for future growth mentioned in the quarterly financial report. This agreement is still subject to regulatory approval. SIA in the statement said, "The merged entity will be four to five times larger in scale compared to Vistara, with a strong presence in all key airline segments in India.

Why Harsh Sanghvi Is So Important For Gujarat BJP

Why Harsh Sanghvi Is So Important For Gujarat BJP

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'He is a man of action and goes to the ground and solves the problem.' 'Be it the Air India crash of Ahmedabad, Morbi bridge collapse, Deesa blast or Gambhira bridge collapse, he is on the spot.'

SpiceJet's revival has lessons for Air India

SpiceJet's revival has lessons for Air India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

It is imperative that the government first decides who should assume ownership of running Air India.

Tata group may need to invest $1 billion to upgrade Air India fleet

Tata group may need to invest $1 billion to upgrade Air India fleet

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

The Tata group may have to deploy upwards of $1 billion to improve the airline's passenger reservation system, upgrade and refurbish Air India's fleet, primarily the wide-body aircraft which are the mainstay for the airline's international operations, people in the know said. While the group has not yet decided on how it intends to integrate Air India with its existing airlines AirAsia India and Vistara, sources said the first task will be to refinance Air India's existing loans, upgrade its aircraft gradually, and rewrite multiple business contracts with vendors and suppliers. "They will have to do 100 things to stabilise the airline and will have to put in a lot of money," DIPAM secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said, confirming that many aircraft are grounded.

Cold Days Ahead After Warm 2025

Cold Days Ahead After Warm 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Above-normal cold wave days are expected in some areas of central India, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar during January 2026.

AI 171 crash: 65 families hire US law firm Beasley Allen for legal battle

AI 171 crash: 65 families hire US law firm Beasley Allen for legal battle

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Families of victims of the Air India plane crash have hired a US law firm to explore legal options, seeking answers and accountability.

Air India Express to add more aircraft to fleet

Air India Express to add more aircraft to fleet

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Air India would add four more aircraft to the Air India Express fleet this year to expand its budget flight services, a top company official said.

President Murmu To Take Rafale Sortie Today

President Murmu To Take Rafale Sortie Today

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

President Droupadi Murmu will take a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet in Ambala, Haryana.

Ranji Trophy: MP trounce Maharashtra, enter quarters

Ranji Trophy: MP trounce Maharashtra, enter quarters

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Ranji Trophy: MP enter quarterfinals; Saurashtra on brink of qualification

Direct long-haul flights, policy push key to Indian airports' hub ambition: CEOs

Direct long-haul flights, policy push key to Indian airports' hub ambition: CEOs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Indian airports' push to become global hubs will depend on reducing passenger leakage to rival airports abroad, scaling up direct long-haul connectivity, and offering transfer experiences that are faster, smoother, and more attractive than those of regional competitors, said panellists at the Business Standard Infrastructure Summit on Thursday.

Air India plans more Toronto-Delhi flights

Air India plans more Toronto-Delhi flights

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

After a year of successfully operating flights from Toronto to Delhi, Air India has announced that it will be doubling the service from May 1.

Air India unions seek CBI probe into airline's losses

Air India unions seek CBI probe into airline's losses

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

The unions claimed that wrong policy decisions of the previous government, poor practices, lack of accountability and general mismanagement by top administration and allowing private carriers to flourish at the cost of Air India were some of the factors for the current state-of-affairs

Air raid sirens installed in Delhi after Pak missile attack

Air raid sirens installed in Delhi after Pak missile attack

Rediff.com9 May 2025

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, authorities in Delhi are taking precautionary measures, including installing air raid sirens, conducting mock drills, and deploying civil defence personnel. Security has been beefed up at vital installations and areas with high footfall, while the government has barred its employees from going on leave.

Air India hold Churchill with injury-time goal

Air India hold Churchill with injury-time goal

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

A second-half injury time goal by Michael Toyo enabled Air India hold spirited Churchill Brothers to a 1-1 draw in a ninth round match of the ONGC I League Football championship at the Nehru stadium, in Fatorda, Goa, on Tuesday. Felix Chimao scored for Churchill Brothers in the 38th minute while Toyo found the mark for Air India just before the final whistle.

Panel of aviation experts to guide Air India revival

Panel of aviation experts to guide Air India revival

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The panel will be asked to give report by March-April next year.

Air India stake sale: 14 firms in race to advise govt

Air India stake sale: 14 firms in race to advise govt

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Apart from the main company, five of Air India's subsidiaries and a joint venture firm have been included in the strategic sale plan.