News for 'Indian Airlines'

India's selective with flying rights: IndiGo CEO rebuts Emirates

India's selective with flying rights: IndiGo CEO rebuts Emirates

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'India is giving selective traffic rights wherever it makes sense to allocate those traffic rights.'

Indian Airlines plans a facelift

Indian Airlines plans a facelift

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

Indian Airlines win Surjit hockey

Indian Airlines win Surjit hockey

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

They beat Indian Oil 5-4 via sudden-death in the final of the tournament.

Indian Airlines in Surjit hockey final

Indian Airlines in Surjit hockey final

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Captain V S Vinay scored a brace of goals to help former champions Indian Airlines defeat Bharat Petroleum, Mumbai, 3-1 and storm into the final of the 24th Indian Oil Surjit Hockey Tournament in Jalandhar on Thursday.

CRPF rally to shock Indian Airlines

CRPF rally to shock Indian Airlines

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

They take on Punjab and Sind Bank in the final of the DCM Shriram hockey tournament.

Indian Airlines win Ranjit Singh tourney

Indian Airlines win Ranjit Singh tourney

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

Sameer Dad's goal gave Indian Airlines a 1-0 victory over Bharat Petroleum in the final.

Indian Airlines, Punjab Sind Bank in semis

Indian Airlines, Punjab Sind Bank in semis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2006

The former beat South Central Railway while the bankmen accounted for Pakistan International Airlines.

A look at deadliest air crashes in India

A look at deadliest air crashes in India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

After a London-bound Air India aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, the spotlight is back on India's history with aviation disasters.

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'Pakistan is uncomfortable with the Indian presence in Afghanistan. They want the Taliban to ensure that there is no Indian presence in Afghanistan.'

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Financial services giant HDFC Bank, carrying a brand value of $44.9 billion, has surged past IT consulting behemoth Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to reclaim its crown as the country's most valued brand, according to the 2025 Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Indian Brands report.

Modi's Risky Gamble With The Taliban

Modi's Risky Gamble With The Taliban

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Developing relations with the Taliban is needed, but plunging headlong into Afghanistan without due thought will be akin to the rooster entering a KFC outlet, warns Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd).

Indian airlines asked to inspect Boeing 737-8 Max planes' emergency exits

Indian airlines asked to inspect Boeing 737-8 Max planes' emergency exits

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

On Friday, the Alaska Airlines plane's outer section, including a window, fell off mid-air.

India-Russia to co-produce country's first passenger aircraft

India-Russia to co-produce country's first passenger aircraft

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

India and Russia have agreed to jointly produce a twin-engine narrow-body passenger aircraft for short-haul flights, marking a significant step in their strategic ties. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) and Russia's Public Joint Stock Company United Aircraft Corporation (PJSC-UAC) have signed an agreement for the production of SJ-100 aircraft in India.

Indian airlines likely to prune losses to Rs 3K-5K cr this fiscal: ICRA

Indian airlines likely to prune losses to Rs 3K-5K cr this fiscal: ICRA

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Indian airline industry is expecting to prune its net losses to Rs 3,000-5,000 crore in this fiscal from an estimated Rs 17,000-17,500 crore in FY2023 on the back of improved yields and stable cost environment, credit ratings agency ICRA said on Tuesday. At the same time, ICRA also estimated that domestic air passenger traffic will expand by 8-13 per cent each in FY2024 and FY2025. The rating agency has also maintained its stable outlook on the industry in view of healthy passenger traffic growth, improved yields and a stable cost environment.

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.

TN, Indian Airlines in semis

TN, Indian Airlines in semis

Rediff.com22 Nov 2003

TN rallied to beat Air India while Indian Airlines got the better of BSF in the quarter-finals of the Nehru hockey tournament.

Fly now, pay later on Indian Airlines

Fly now, pay later on Indian Airlines

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Indian Airlines has launched an EMI scheme in association with Citibank to target the vacation travellers and the growing segment of credit card holders who prefer to use the deferred payment schemes to purchase goods and services.

Iraq war to hurt Indian airline industry

Iraq war to hurt Indian airline industry

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

Iraq war to hurt Indian airline industry.With war clouds looming large over Iraq, the Indian airline industry is bracing itself against an increase in insurance premium and an additional burden of an estimated 25 per cent hike in ATF.

Iraq war likely to hit Indian Airlines

Iraq war likely to hit Indian Airlines

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

IA may be hurt badly in case of a US attack on Iraq, which would lead to a massive increase in insurance premium and an additional burden of an estimated 25% hike in ATF prices.

Stocks for Diwali 2025: Shares That Historically Outperform in Oct-Nov

Stocks for Diwali 2025: Shares That Historically Outperform in Oct-Nov

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The Indian stock market in the October-November period sees high trading activity due to increased consumer spending, festive demand, upbeat sentiment, renewed investor confidence, and the auspicious Muhurat trading session. This impacts many stocks and sectors in the festive season.

Myanmar allows traffic rights to Indian airlines

Myanmar allows traffic rights to Indian airlines

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

At present, there is no direct air connectivity between India and Myanmar.

Plan To Travel During Diwali?

Plan To Travel During Diwali?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'This festival season, advance airfares for major metros are up 20 to 25 per cent from last year.'

Why Indian airlines are reluctant to fly foreign routes

Why Indian airlines are reluctant to fly foreign routes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

According to sector estimates, it takes at least six months to develop a route.

Indian Airlines plans to connect London

Indian Airlines plans to connect London

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Indian Airlines plans to connect London as part of its global expansion plans and would lease 12 wide-bodied aircraft for long haul operations.\n

Indian Airlines to lease aircraft to boost share

Indian Airlines to lease aircraft to boost share

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

Indian Airlines Ltd, the country's largest domestic carrier, will dry-lease three Airbus A320 planes by the end of February and another two by the middle of the year to boost market share, its chairman said on Tuesday.

Indian airlines to avoid affected part of Iranian airspace: DGCA

Indian airlines to avoid affected part of Iranian airspace: DGCA

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

As the majority of Pakistani airspace has remained closed for Indian airlines since the Balakot strike on February 26, the decision to avoid affected Iranian airspace on Saturday is going to further disturb the routes of their international flights towards middle-eastern and European countries, and the US.

'Indian airline losses may clip aircraft orders'

'Indian airline losses may clip aircraft orders'

Rediff.com29 May 2008

"No airline is making money in India because they are selling below cost. The country is seeing a 25 per cent annual growth rate in air passenger traffic, but some slowdown is also expected. These are some of the pains when markets open up," said John Leahy, chief operating officer (customers), Airbus. Leahy, however, declined to offer details.

Indian Airlines to acquire 43 aircraft

Indian Airlines to acquire 43 aircraft

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

Indian Airlines has proposed to acquire 43 aircraft comprising A319, A320 and A321 for replacement of the ageing fleet of A300 and B737-200, government informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Indian Airlines hikes fares by 12%

Indian Airlines hikes fares by 12%

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

In a bid to offset a major increase in the price of aviation turbine fuel, Indian Airlines on Saturday announced an across the board 12 per cent hike in fares with effect from April 15.

India extends airspace closure for Pak planes till Sep 24

India extends airspace closure for Pak planes till Sep 24

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people on April 22, India closed its airspace for planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights, with effect from April 30.

Indian Airlines launches 'pay smart' scheme

Indian Airlines launches 'pay smart' scheme

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

Indian Airlines has launched a 'pay smart' scheme in association with ICICI Bank to enable its passengers avail the benefit of deferred payment system during the period April 26, 2004 to March 31, 2005.

Indian Airlines fares hiked by 10%

Indian Airlines fares hiked by 10%

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

Indian Airlines on Wednesday announced a 10 per cent hike in air travel on all domestic sectors with effect from June 21 citing the continuous increase in prices of aviation turbine fuel.

PSB, Indian Airlines in last eight

PSB, Indian Airlines in last eight

Rediff.com21 Nov 2003

Punjab and Sindh Bank drubbed Railways 7-2, while Indian Airlines beat Namdhari XI 4-1 in the 40th ONGC-Nehru Hockey Tournament.

Now, fly J-class with Indian Airlines

Now, fly J-class with Indian Airlines

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

Indian Airlines has launched a new scheme to enhance executive class travel by business travelers and corporate executives.

Indian Airlines pull out from Gold Cup

Indian Airlines pull out from Gold Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

The five-time champions cited lack of players to field a team for the tournament.

Indian carriers hit by Iran-led airspace closures after US base strike

Indian carriers hit by Iran-led airspace closures after US base strike

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Indian carriers are grappling with severe operational disruptions after Iran launched missile strikes on the US military base in Qatar late Monday. This led to airspace closures for long hours in parts of West Asia. Iran, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait shut down their skies following the attack, forcing airlines to cancel, divert, or delay flights through these vital corridors.