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Passengers offloaded after man shouts bomb in plane

Passengers offloaded after man shouts bomb in plane

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The man said that another passenger on the plane told him that there was a bomb in the plane.

5 Kozhikode-bound flights from Middle East diverted to Kochi as rains lash Kerala

5 Kozhikode-bound flights from Middle East diverted to Kochi as rains lash Kerala

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Of these four flights (except Qatar Airways) returned to Kozhikode airport as the weather condition in Kozhikode gained normalcy.

Want to work with an international airline?

Want to work with an international airline?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Qatar Airways is recruiting Female Cabin Crew.

Taliban have been 'businesslike and professional': White House

Taliban have been 'businesslike and professional': White House

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

"The Taliban have been cooperative in facilitating the departure of American citizens and lawful permanent residents on charter flights from HKIA. They have shown flexibility, and they have been businesslike and professional in our dealings with them in this effort. This is a positive first step," Emily Horne, Spokesperson of the National Security Council, the White House said.

World's 10 best airlines

World's 10 best airlines

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Emirates has been voted as the world's best airline in 2016 by travellers around the world.

Virat Kohli tops celebrity rankings with a brand value of $227.9 million

Virat Kohli tops celebrity rankings with a brand value of $227.9 million

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Cricketer Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top position in brand value, now reaching $227.9 million, surpassing Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who holds the second spot with $203.1 million, according to Kroll's 'Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2023: Brands, Business, Bollywood'. The report ranks India's most influential celebrity brands by assessing their brand values derived from endorsements and social media presence.

Scramble for southern skies

Scramble for southern skies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

These are Saudi's 13 demands from Qatar to lift embargo

These are Saudi's 13 demands from Qatar to lift embargo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The list, according to media reports, also features reducing ties with Iran and closing a Turkish military base.

Mumbai ATC averts major air disaster

Mumbai ATC averts major air disaster

Rediff.com10 Apr 2010

Timely action by the Mumbai Air Traffic Control avoided a major air disaster over the Indian Ocean at approximately 6 am on Friday, when two aircraft traveling on the same flight level narrowly missed a collision off the Karwar coast in Karnataka. According to sources, over 500 passengers were traveling on board a Qatar Airways Boeing and a Condor Airlines Airbus, when the two aircraft were heading towards each other at a height of 35,000 feet.

Air India's rise could impact 3 Gulf hubs: Saudia

Air India's rise could impact 3 Gulf hubs: Saudia

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Air India (AI)'s rise could be at the expense of three "super-connector" hubs - Doha in Qatar, and Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE - as the Indian passenger would any day prefer direct flights of their national airline that is providing excellent on-time service, Arved von zur Muehlen, chief commercial officer of Saudia Airlines, said on Thursday.

Indian airlines take detour to Doha

Indian airlines take detour to Doha

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Flights from Mumbai and Kerala will also have to transit through these routes due to restrictions

12 more Kingfisher pilots quit

12 more Kingfisher pilots quit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Close on the heels of about a dozen pilots quitting Kingfisher Airlines, 12 more have put in their papers at the Vijay Mallya-owned air carrier.

Looking for a career in the skies?

Looking for a career in the skies?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Qatar Airways is recruiting cabin crew.

Alert: Flight Attendants Interviews

Alert: Flight Attendants Interviews

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

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Fare wars: It's the best time to fly abroad!

Fare wars: It's the best time to fly abroad!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Initiating a fare war on global routes, Qatar Airways and Singaporean budget carrier Tigerair have announced massive limited-period discounts hoping to corner a chunk of the Indian travel market share.

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

A delegation from Israel's foreign ministry will be allowed to provide consular assistance from Doha for its citizens coming for the World Cup matches.

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'Shouldn't the DGCA ensure both safety and convenience of passengers?' 'And convenience has been a casualty as nobody knows which Jet flight would be grounded next, throwing passengers' plans in disarray,' says Nivedita Mookerji.

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'Shouldn't the DGCA ensure both safety and convenience of passengers?' 'And convenience has been a casualty as nobody knows which Jet flight would be grounded next, throwing passengers' plans in disarray,' says Nivedita Mookerji.

First Israel-Qatar flight heads to FIFA World Cup

First Israel-Qatar flight heads to FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Balloons in the national colours of Israel and Qatar festooned the departure gate for the first commercial flight between the countries on Sunday, permitted by Doha for fans of the World Cup despite the absence of formal bilateral relations.

SpiceJet in talks with investors

SpiceJet in talks with investors

Rediff.com23 May 2014

SpiceJet recently posted a loss of over Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) for fiscal 2014.

IPL valuation skyrockets by billions in 2024!

IPL valuation skyrockets by billions in 2024!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The value of the Indian Premier League went up 6.5 per cent to USD 16.4 billion (around Rs 134,858 crore) in 2024, according to a report by American investment bank Houlihan Lokey.

Infosys charters a flight to bring back staff stuck in US

Infosys charters a flight to bring back staff stuck in US

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

76 families took a Qatar Airways flight from San Francisco on Sunday evening and reached Bangalore International Airport after a 20-hour flight. These employees were stuck in the US due to various reasons.

It's raining bonanza for Indian flyers

It's raining bonanza for Indian flyers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Almost all Indian airlines like SpiceJet, IndiGo, GoAir, Jet Airways and Air India, have been offering discounted fares on domestic sectors almost on a month-to-month basis.

The fuel-efficient Airbus A350 XWB's first landing at Doha

The fuel-efficient Airbus A350 XWB's first landing at Doha

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The A350 XWB is a family of mid-sized wide-body airliners designed to enhance fuel, operating costs and environmental efficiencies during medium-to-long haul airline operations.

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

'My good wishes with him': Cop who caught Charles Sobhraj

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'I also wish he would lead a spiritual life, confessing his past involvement in criminal activities'

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Qatar has tried to make itself more attractive to tourists and launched a "Summer in Qatar" initiative this year to try to attract visitors during the brutally hot months of June, July and August.

Flying abroad on Air India to become costlier

Flying abroad on Air India to become costlier

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Air India on Thursday increased the fuel surcharge component in fares on several routes.

Rahul leaves for abroad for short personal visit

Rahul leaves for abroad for short personal visit

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Sources said Gandhi left for Milan in Italy on a Qatar Airways flight in the morning.

25 airlines flying oldest planes in the world

25 airlines flying oldest planes in the world

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Let's take a look at some airlines having oldest fleet in the world.

Omicron-infected Rajasthan man's contact tests positive in Delhi

Omicron-infected Rajasthan man's contact tests positive in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

A woman contact of an Omicron case in Rajasthan has been found COVID-19 positive in Delhi and is being shifted to the Lok Nayak Hospital, officials said on Friday.

Going to US? Makes sense to fly via Abu Dhabi

Going to US? Makes sense to fly via Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Waiting time for customs, immigration clearance cut drastically; Jet-Etihad alliance to get competitive advantage

How airlines in India are trying to overcome shortage of pilots

How airlines in India are trying to overcome shortage of pilots

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Etihad, Emirates and Qatar Airways have combined hired more than 100 Indian pilots in the last six months.

Zimbabwe returnee tests Omicron positive, second case in Delhi

Zimbabwe returnee tests Omicron positive, second case in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

A 35-year-old man with travel history to Zimbabwe and South Africa has tested positive for Omicron, becoming the second patient of the new COVID-19 variant in Delhi, sources said on Saturday.

Tax, policy concerns may delay FDI in airlines

Tax, policy concerns may delay FDI in airlines

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Etihad and Qatar Airways have held informal talks with Kingfisher and SpiceJet to expand their footprints in India.

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Major global airlines, including Gulf carriers, are keen to invest in this space.

Spicejet confirms stake sale talks

Spicejet confirms stake sale talks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Says, it is too pre-mature to comment on the possibilities of any fresh equity issuance.

Boeing to fly Mumbai-San Francisco in 16 hours

Boeing to fly Mumbai-San Francisco in 16 hours

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

US aircraft major Boeing on Thursday showcased its new generation B-777-200 LR (long range) plane in New Delhi.

Planes on biofuel? Test flights on

Planes on biofuel? Test flights on

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

Though the civil aviation sector accounts for only two per cent of the global carbon emission, the industry has conducted sufficient research on the usage of alternative fuels, from the prospective of both environment and cost.

Spicejet surges 8.5% on stake sale buzz

Spicejet surges 8.5% on stake sale buzz

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Following the stake sale buzz, shares of the company opened higher and further zoomed 8.51 per cent to Rs 47.80 on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Handsome pay packages lure AI pilots to Gulf

Handsome pay packages lure AI pilots to Gulf

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

Lured by fatty pay packages and "better" work conditions, flag carrier Air India's pilots are taking a flight to the Gulf airlines leading to a severe shortage of commanders.