News for 'London-Mumbai'

Passengers, crew on Air India's London-Mumbai flight fall sick

Passengers, crew on Air India's London-Mumbai flight fall sick

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

As many as five passengers and two crew members onboard an Air India flight from London fell sick on Monday when the aircraft was on its way to Mumbai, the Tata Group-owned airline said.

Vir Das: Fool Volume Review: Funny And Profound

Vir Das: Fool Volume Review: Funny And Profound

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Vir Das' comedy amuses even those who didn't expect to be amused in the first place, discovers Utkarsh Mishra.

AI London-Mumbai flyer held for smoking, misbehaving on board

AI London-Mumbai flyer held for smoking, misbehaving on board

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

'A passenger on our flight AI130, operating London-Mumbai on March 10, was found smoking in the lavatory. Subsequently he behaved in an unruly and aggressive manner, despite repeated warnings,' Air India said.

Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dead

Former India spinner Dilip Doshi dead

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Doshi represented India in 33 Test matches and 15 One Day Internationals from 1979 to 1983.

No veg food, 1 toilet: Over 250 passengers stranded in Turkey

No veg food, 1 toilet: Over 250 passengers stranded in Turkey

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

A stranded passenger said that all of them were sitting on the floor and there were no blankets available.

Man caught smoking on AI flight refuses to pay for bail, opts for jail

Man caught smoking on AI flight refuses to pay for bail, opts for jail

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The accused told the court he had read online that the fine payable under section 336 of the IPC is Rs 250, which he was willing to pay, but not the bail amount.

Jet's London-Mumbai flight on May 23

Jet's London-Mumbai flight on May 23

Rediff.com7 May 2005

Jet Airways, the largest privately owned airline in India, is set to continue its global expansion with the commencement of direct flights from London to Mumbai on May 23

Spotted: Shah Rukh Khan on London-Mumbai flight

Spotted: Shah Rukh Khan on London-Mumbai flight

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Reader Ramesh Shah sends us a photograph.

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

India proposes to organise a briefing of the Security Council on December 15 on 'Global counter-terrorism approach - principles and the way forward" under the 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts'.

Jet Airways sacks both pilots who were involved in mid-air brawl

Jet Airways sacks both pilots who were involved in mid-air brawl

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

A senior pilot had allegedly slapped a female commander during the flight and following the incident the two were grounded by the airline.

DGCA suspends licence of 2 Jet Airways pilots for 5 years for mid-air brawl

DGCA suspends licence of 2 Jet Airways pilots for 5 years for mid-air brawl

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The pilots' flying privileges have been withdrawn for leaving the cockpit unattended and thereby jeopardising flight safety, a senior DGCA official said on Tuesday.

Jet Airways male commander slaps female peer, both grounded

Jet Airways male commander slaps female peer, both grounded

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The incident took place this Monday, when the aircraft was in over the Iran-Pakistan airspace, and was 2.45 hours away from its destination, an airline source said on Wednesday.

Virgin to resume Mumbai flights soon

Virgin to resume Mumbai flights soon

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

The airline had quit the Mumbai-London route in 2009 because of losses

Air India eyes more slots at Heathrow

Air India eyes more slots at Heathrow

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

With over 700,000 annual passengers and 21 per cent market share Air India is the largest carrier on India-United Kingdom routes.

Pretty in pink! Bella Hadid takes over the Prabal Gurung runway

Pretty in pink! Bella Hadid takes over the Prabal Gurung runway

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Must-see looks from the Prabal Gurung show.

At $9.3bn, India's tech investments grew 95% in 2019

At $9.3bn, India's tech investments grew 95% in 2019

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The data collated by Dealroom.co and revealed in London this week shows that the Indian investment figures coincided with record investment numbers registered by the UK in 2019, at USD 13.2 billion, behind the US (USD 116 bn) and China (USD 33.5 bn). Both India and the UK witnessed a record year in terms of investments into their respective technology sectors in 2019. India attracted tech investments worth USD 9.36 billion last year, which marks a 95 per cent hike on the previous year, it said.

When the German Air Force came to the rescue of a Jet Airways flight

When the German Air Force came to the rescue of a Jet Airways flight

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

A Jet Airways flight from Mumbai to London, with more than 300 people, triggered a major scare when it lost contact with the Air Traffic Control after getting intercepted by German fighter jets. The flight then had to be escorted by German Air Force fighter planes before it landed.

British Airways offers special ticket for Mumbai flyers

British Airways offers special ticket for Mumbai flyers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The customer can get a Mumbai-London-Mumbai ticket for Rs 40,943 including all taxes and levies.

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Was Kerkar duped by his employees, as he claims, or did a cocktail of greed, poor cost control and bad management bring the travel firm down, wonder Pavan Lall and Aneesh Phadnis.

Grounded due to Jet crisis? Know more

Grounded due to Jet crisis? Know more

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Ticket refunds remain a challenge, though Jet claims the amount would be credited in 7 to 10 working days after the request is processed.

Flight operations to Europe resume

Flight operations to Europe resume

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Air India resumed normal services on sectors like Delhi-London-Delhi, Delhi-Frankfurt-Delhi, Mumbai-London -Mumbai, Delhi-New York-Delhi, Mumbai-New York-Mumbai, Mumbai-Chicago-Mumbai, Amritsar-London-Toronto-London-Amritsar and Ahmedabad-Mumbai-Newark-Mumbai on Thursday.

Mumbai, 7th most expensive city in the world

Mumbai, 7th most expensive city in the world

Rediff.com22 May 2007

As India witnesses a spurt in property prices, its financial capital Mumbai has been ranked as one of the world's top 10 expensive locations in terms of accommodation cost.

Indian travellers most optimistic

Indian travellers most optimistic

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

Results from a survey in the Asia Pacific point toward a positive outlook for the travel sector in 2006, with Indian travellers being the most optimistic.

Now, fly to London more often!

Now, fly to London more often!

Rediff.com18 May 2005

British air carrier BMI has introduced a Mumbai to London service four times a week.

India: World's preferred healthcare destination

India: World's preferred healthcare destination

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Just as Indian computer whiz-kids can now match US and European software analysts at any level of sophistication, its army of doctors and nurses can offer comparable care, at minimal cost, a media report said in London.

Fly Mumbai-London @ Rs 16,500

Fly Mumbai-London @ Rs 16,500

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

Jet Airways will launch a new daily service between Mumbai-London from July 10.

Virgin begins daily Mumbai-London flights

Virgin begins daily Mumbai-London flights

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

The daily flight would depart every day from Mumbai at 1455 hrs arriving in London Heathrow at 1935 hrs. The airline is offering introductory special return economy fare of Rs 17,777.

A-I decision on 50 new aircraft in Jan

A-I decision on 50 new aircraft in Jan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

A Boeing support team has arrived to help Air-India in the induction of a Boeing 777 jet into the fleet, even as the airline board is expected to take a final decision on the acquisition of a 50 aircraft fleet next month.

Which Indian city has the most number of super-rich?

Which Indian city has the most number of super-rich?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Pune saw the fastest growth in terms of number of super-rich people.

FAA downgrade puts Jet into tailspin

FAA downgrade puts Jet into tailspin

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

United, American snap code share deals, in compliance with US regulator's ruling

'Terrorism is also a social activity'

'Terrorism is also a social activity'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

'So a number of people are drawn in along with members of their friends' circle or their relatives.' 'A number of individuals find that they have more in common with the 'imagined community' that they discover online as opposed to their own physical community and indeed, even the majority Muslim community elsewhere.'