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Get ready to meet Vistara's RADA at Delhi's T3

Get ready to meet Vistara's RADA at Delhi's T3

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The Tata-SIA airline Vistara is gearing up to station an indigenously developed robot, RADA, at its signature lounge at Delhi airport's Terminal 3. Powered by AI, the robot is programmed to scan boarding passes, provide information on the terminal, departure gates, real-time flight status and weather conditions of destination city etc. And RADA can also entertain people by playing games and multimedia content, says Sangeeta Tanwar.

This land is your land

This land is your land

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

This is a sensible solution for several reasons.

Tatas may decide on buying Jet Airways on Friday

Tatas may decide on buying Jet Airways on Friday

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

"Tata Sons board is meeting tomorrow (Friday) to consider the proposal to bid for Jet Airways," people in the know of the development told PTI.

Tata Sons reaches for the sky, infuses more funds in Vistara, AirAsia

Tata Sons reaches for the sky, infuses more funds in Vistara, AirAsia

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The infusion will help the airlines plan their next rounds of operations as easing of 5/20 norms

International airline needs cabin crew

International airline needs cabin crew

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Emirates Airline is recruiting Cabin Crew.

An international airline needs cabin crew

An international airline needs cabin crew

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Singapore Airlines is recruiting Flight Stewards.

Vistara spreads wings; to add Goa, Hyderabad flights by March

Vistara spreads wings; to add Goa, Hyderabad flights by March

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Tata-SIA joint venture carrier Vistara on Friday announced scaling up of operations and said it plans to operate 164 flights per week.

Indian carriers may not get leeway on flying abroad

Indian carriers may not get leeway on flying abroad

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Indian airlines currently are required to have a minimum fleet of five aircraft and five years of operational experience for starting international services.

Wadia group plans $30 mn MRO unit

Wadia group plans $30 mn MRO unit

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Wadia group, the promoter of budget airline GoAir will invest $30 million with SIA Engineering, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, for maintenance, repair and overhaul services in the country.

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

From the boys who used to hand out tickets to people on the streets and invite them to their concerts free of charge to the men selling out Wembley Stadium in less than a day, having about 20 songs on Billboards #1, BTS have come a long way, says Maya Dominic, a fan of the Korean pop band.

Celebrations and more on TV

Celebrations and more on TV

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

3 killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire in J-K

3 killed as Pakistan violates ceasefire in J-K

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Three persons were killed and 17 others injured when Pakistani Rangers violated the ceasefire twice and heavily shelled civilian areas and border posts along the International Border in R S Pura and Arnia sectors of Jammu district on Friday, drawing retaliation from the Border Security Force.

Vistara completes trial flights schedule

Vistara completes trial flights schedule

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Vistara will operate from its base Delhi and fly to Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Goa, Chandigarh, Srinagar, Jammu and Patna in the first year as per its plan submitted to DGCA while applying for the AOP.

Direct Amritsar-Singapore flight from Oct 1

Direct Amritsar-Singapore flight from Oct 1

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

Singapore Airlines on Thursday announced that it will start thrice a week direct flight between Amritsar and Singapore from October 1, the Airlines' general manager, India operations, B K Ong said.

IndiGo accounts for over a third of lost baggage complaints

IndiGo accounts for over a third of lost baggage complaints

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Spicejet receives maximum complaints regarding refunds

'It's just a matter of time before Vistara gathers momentum'

'It's just a matter of time before Vistara gathers momentum'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

The full-service airline has faced multiple challenges in its run.

The govt is sitting on more land than it requires: Jairam Ramesh

The govt is sitting on more land than it requires: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Former rural development minister Jairam Ramesh tells Sanjeeb Mukherjee that the Ordinance to amend the land acquisition Act (2013) opens the door for forcible acquisition and undermines the spirit and the substance of the legislation.

AirAsia to fly from Delhi soon

AirAsia to fly from Delhi soon

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

It and Vistara both book slots here; former also likely to launch Mumbai flights from early 2015.

Oscars 2015: Scenes you may have missed!

Oscars 2015: Scenes you may have missed!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

All the parties, fashion and general merriment from the Oscars night!

Paralympian Deepa Malik told to 'chill' on flight, airline says sorry later

Paralympian Deepa Malik told to 'chill' on flight, airline says sorry later

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Malik, who was travelling on Vistara's Mumbai-Delhi flight UK 902 on Tuesday when the incident happened, also complained to the airlines about "poor handling" of wheelchair-bound passengers by the airline staff.

Govt may relax conditions for Indian carriers flying abroad

Govt may relax conditions for Indian carriers flying abroad

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The government has begun consultations on relaxing the eligibility criteria for allowing Indian carriers to fly abroad, Rajya Sabha was informed.

Airlines oppose govt policy on connectivity to remote areas

Airlines oppose govt policy on connectivity to remote areas

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

They say it will have severe impact on their financial strength

Jet to launch full services on all-economy JetKonnect

Jet to launch full services on all-economy JetKonnect

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Full service product with complementary meal service would be provided on all domestic flights from December 1, with the buy-on-board concept being discontinued, an airline statement said.

FIPB to take call on Tata-Singapore Airlines deal on Oct 18

FIPB to take call on Tata-Singapore Airlines deal on Oct 18

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

As per the FIPB agenda, the proposal will be taken up on October 18.

Vistara flight cancellation rate highest in Feb

Vistara flight cancellation rate highest in Feb

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Vistara was operating from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Goa.

Sanjiv Kapoor to board Vistara after SpiceJet stint

Sanjiv Kapoor to board Vistara after SpiceJet stint

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Chief Operating Officer, Sanjiv Kapoor will be leaving the company effective October 31, 2015 after two years with the organisation.

Vistara to have fleet size of 20 aircraft by 2018

Vistara to have fleet size of 20 aircraft by 2018

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Vistara launched first flight from Hyderabad to New Delhi on Sunday.

Opposition marches on in do or die battle against land bill

Opposition marches on in "do or die" battle against land bill

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Over 100 Opposition members of Parliament led by Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday marched from Parliament to the Rashtrapati Bhawan

Amazing facts about the world's first solar aircraft

Amazing facts about the world's first solar aircraft

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The aircraft has to fly through five consecutive days.

Buy tickets on Jet website and get sop

Buy tickets on Jet website and get sop

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The new initiative allows passengers to amend or cancel their booking without any penalty fee by simply using the "manage booking" facility

Land Acquisition Act: Right step, wrong route

Land Acquisition Act: Right step, wrong route

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

The changes in the ordinance have been made after taking inputs from states suggesting changes to the Act which would make it more industry-friendly

Restrictions on local carriers flying abroad set to ease

Restrictions on local carriers flying abroad set to ease

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Ajit Singh says will seek cabinet nod to scrap 5-year, 20 aircraft rule.

Who wears THIS to the Oscars?

Who wears THIS to the Oscars?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

This fashion parade was outright hilarious.

Tata's Vistara takes delivery of first Airbus A-320 aircraft

Tata's Vistara takes delivery of first Airbus A-320 aircraft

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Airline officials said the operational launch may be held in the later part of October.

Lufthansa starts premium eco class on Delhi-Frankfurt route

Lufthansa starts premium eco class on Delhi-Frankfurt route

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Delhi is the second Indian destination after Bengaluru.

Airlines operate all-women crew flight

Airlines operate all-women crew flight

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Jet Airways, SpiceJet and Vistara also operated all women crew flights, though on their domestic network.

6 new airlines in India skies in 2015

6 new airlines in India skies in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The government was also working on a package to promote connectivity and airports in the North Eastern states

Foreign airlines can't control Indian carriers: DGCA

Foreign airlines can't control Indian carriers: DGCA

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

In a move which could affect the Jet-Etihad deal or start-up carriers like Tata-SIA or AirAsia India, DGCA has made it clear that foreign airlines or investors would not have the right to control the management of an Indian carrier.

The REAL reason why TV shows are going wrong

The REAL reason why TV shows are going wrong

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

'Thirty years ago, if you walked into a chawl, there would be three TV sets in 30 houses. Today, you'll see TV sets in all 30 houses. So the viewers have increased, but of a certain strata. Sadly, the educated and upper classes have stopped watching TV shows because of the availability of the Internet.' Balika Vadhu writer Gajra Kottary tries to explain to Ronjita Kulkarni/ Rediff.com where Indian television is going wrong.