News for 'British Airways'

Recipe: Airline Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Recipe: Airline Mediterranean Lentil Salad

Rediff.com25 May 2022

This versatile lentil salad can be a whole meal by itself or an accompaniment to a light evening repast.

Paramount Airways might be revived with lawsuit money

Paramount Airways might be revived with lawsuit money

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Lawsuit issue was a dispute over payment, with GE Capital Aviation Services and Celestial Aviation Trading.

Winona's scary ride

Winona's scary ride

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Winona Ryder, of Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands fame, reportedly passed out, unconscious, during a flight from Los Angeles to London on Wednesday. Staff and fellow passengers allegedly noticed Winona slump forward in her first class seat, reports said, but after airline crew were unable to successfully revive her, the pilot of the British Airways jumbo managed to successfully request Heathrow airport for a priority landing.

'A change in tax will make Heathrow uncompetitive'

'A change in tax will make Heathrow uncompetitive'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

In a freewheeling chat with Sneha Kupekar, the Irishman says the company will lobby against any change in the departure tax and believes Emirates must be looking at its new codeshare with Kingfisher with envy.

Outsourcing is an overused term: Paul Coby

Outsourcing is an overused term: Paul Coby

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

Paul Coby, director of information technology at John Lewis, believes the outsourcing model of moving people or the entire IT system to a third-party vendor is no more valid and vendors need to be partners with the customer.

Nagarjuna escapes flight mishap

Nagarjuna escapes flight mishap

Rediff.com25 May 2011

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Kingfisher inks pact to join 'oneworld' alliance

Kingfisher inks pact to join 'oneworld' alliance

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

A formal agreement was signed by liquor baron and Kingfisher chief Vijay Mallya and the top officers of all the 12 'oneworld' partner airlines, after a team of the global alliance visited Delhi and Mumbai, completed a safety audit and set in motion the process through which the Indian carrier would become full-fledged member of the global partnership.

B'deshi man gets 30 years for plane bomb plot

B'deshi man gets 30 years for plane bomb plot

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

A Bangladeshi-origin British Airways software engineer was on Friday jailed for 30 years for plotting to blow up a plane in association with American born Al Qaeda terror leader Anwar al-Awlaki.

Liverpool up for sale, new chairman appointed

Liverpool up for sale, new chairman appointed

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Premier League club Liverpool went up for sale Friday after American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett appointed Barclays Capital to find a buyer.

When Mammootty became a suspect in New York

When Mammootty became a suspect in New York

Rediff.com7 May 2009

The Malayalam superstar was briefly detained at JFK airport because of his Muslim-sounding last name.

Dubai's crisis may hit Emirates Airlines

Dubai's crisis may hit Emirates Airlines

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

If Emirates Airlines is caught in the Dubai debt crisis, it may force the carrier to moderate its expansion, which could hurt aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus, as it has placed orders worth $55 billion with them.

Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina leaves for US

Bangladesh ex-PM Hasina leaves for US

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Bangladesh's former premier Sheikh Hasina Wajed on Thursday left the country, a day after she was "temporary" released under an apparent deal cut with the military-backed government following 11 months in detention on graft charges. Thousands of party activists crowded Dhaka's Zia International Airport where the 60-year-old ailing Awami League leader arrived escorted by heavy security.

Taslima leaves India; destination unknown

Taslima leaves India; destination unknown

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Controversial Bangladesh author Taslima Nasreen on Wednesday left India to an unknown destination and has reached London, as she voiced her bitterness against the Indian government accusing it of being no better than "religious fundamentalists". Talking to PTI from the Heathrow Airport before taking a connecting flight after she left New Delhi on Wednesday morning on a British Airways flight, the 46-year-old author refused to disclose where she was heading, saying she did

CII team to visit UK from July 24

CII team to visit UK from July 24

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

During the two-day visit, the delegation headed by CII President Sunil Bharti Mittal is scheduled to meet key people such as UK Secretary of State for Health and Environment and interact with industry captains.

Indian rapped for groping women on plane

Indian rapped for groping women on plane

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The indictment charged that he was traveling on British Airways Flight Number 67 from London to Philadelphia when he assaulted and intimidated British Airways flight attendants and interfered with their duties.

Six Swine flu cases detected in Hyderabad

Six Swine flu cases detected in Hyderabad

Rediff.com7 Jun 2009

With the highest number of confirmed swine flu cases getting registered in Hyderabad, the Andhra Pradesh government has sounded a health alert across the state and directed the authorities to further intensify the screenings of all the inbound passengers at the Hyderabad International Airport.

Airlines slash fares 50% for holiday season

Airlines slash fares 50% for holiday season

Rediff.com23 May 2009

It is bonanza time for international travellers yet again, with foreign carriers like Singapore Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific cutting fares almost 50 per cent.

Sabeel Ahmed to be deported to India tonight

Sabeel Ahmed to be deported to India tonight

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Doctor Sabeel Ahmed will be deported to India on Wednesday night from the United Kingdom after serving 18 months in jail for withholding information about his brother, Kafeel Ahmed's plot to blow up Glasgow airport.

SLC fines cricketer for flight incident

SLC fines cricketer for flight incident

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has fined cricketer Ramith Rambukwella 50 per cent of his tour fee for causing a mid-air panic while on a British flight recently.

Aviation sector revival by 2011: Minister

Aviation sector revival by 2011: Minister

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

"There was a drop of 30 per cent in passenger load factor leading to losses in many top airlines in the world including British Airways. But last quarter of 2009 has again raised some hopes of revival in the country," Patel told reporters in Nagpur on Monday.

Ratan Tata named Global Indian

Ratan Tata named Global Indian

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

The Global Indian Award is given to a person who has had an impact on and contributed in some way to the growth of the Indian and global economy.

Fly to London & back @ Rs 16,500

Fly to London & back @ Rs 16,500

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

British Airways is offering special return airfares from Delhi/ Mumbai/ Chennai/ Kolkata/ Bangalore to London/ Europe/ USA.

Fly London and back, for 19,000!

Fly London and back, for 19,000!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

You can avail of special airfares to London and back on Air India and British Airways.

Religious concerns take beef off BA menu

Religious concerns take beef off BA menu

Rediff.com9 May 2008

The airline has switched to a fish pie or chicken dish option instead of the national dish, which has been a staple meal on the national carrier for decades. "We have to try to use two meals, which appeal to as many customers as possible. This summer season we are offering customers in World Traveller on most long haul flights a choice of chicken and tarragon or fish pie," the spokesperson told the Daily Mail.

#InstaStories:Cute! Cute! SRK and Suhana

#InstaStories:Cute! Cute! SRK and Suhana

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Shah Rukh Khan posted this picture with daughter Suhana on Sunday on Instagram, saying: 'When the lil one goes back to school & is not around to tell u, u use too many filters!'

Air passenger traffic back to normal

Air passenger traffic back to normal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

BA lists India 2nd largest market after US

BA lists India 2nd largest market after US

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

The premier airline, which used to operate 19 weekly flights to Indian destinations two years ago, now operates 43 services from London Heathrow to five cities in India. "India will be the next biggest after the US in the long-haul market. ... As far as revenues are concerned, India is the third largest closely competing with Australia (in the second place after the US). Our plans are to stay big," said Robbie Baird, BA's area general manager for the Asia-Pacific region.

Beckham flies home for sick father

Beckham flies home for sick father

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

David Beckham arrived in Britain on Thursday to be with his father, who suffered a heart attack on Wednesday night.

BA offers exclusive check-in facility

BA offers exclusive check-in facility

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

British Airways announced on Friday the launch of its exclusive check-in facility for premium customers flying out from Mumbai airport.

Air France favours stronger ties with A-I

Air France favours stronger ties with A-I

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Air France on Wednesday said it wants to upgrade its codeshare arrangement with Air-India in the face of heightened competition on Indian destinations from British Airways and Lufthansa.

Studying abroad? Carry more luggage

Studying abroad? Carry more luggage

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Students travelling with British Airways can carry extra luggage of upto 23 kilos.

Sheikh Hasina files 1 million law suit against BA

Sheikh Hasina files 1 million law suit against BA

Rediff.com5 May 2007

Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has initiated a law suit against British Airways, claiming over a million pounds in damages for denying her a boarding pass on April 23 to return to her country.

International air fares to rise 25% this summer

International air fares to rise 25% this summer

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

Limited capacity addition this year despite burgeoning growth in international travel, easier visa norms for Europe and the US and huge cancellation charges have all led to an unprecedented seat shortage and an increase in ticket prices.

Indians demand probe against Gate Gourmet

Indians demand probe against Gate Gourmet

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

About 70-sacked Indian workers of Gate Gourmet, which caters in-flight food to British Airways, have urged Prime Minister Tony Blair to order a public inquiry into the employment practices of the company. \n

Indian aviation sector on a roll

Indian aviation sector on a roll

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Skies to open for EU carriers

Skies to open for EU carriers

Rediff.com11 May 2005

Flying abroad? What you should know

Flying abroad? What you should know

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006