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As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

As revival hopes fade, Jet creditors' claims zoom

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Naresh Goyal-owned group companies, including the airline's general sales agent in India and abroad, and a car rental firm, are among those who have filed claims.

Mumbai Jet crew member injured in Brussels discharged from hospital

Mumbai Jet crew member injured in Brussels discharged from hospital

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Nidhi Chaphekar, a Jet Airways crew member who was injured in the Brussels airport bombings, has been discharged from a hospital in Mumbai.

The Jet brand that Naresh Goyal built

The Jet brand that Naresh Goyal built

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Even in ruin, Jet retained its one essential brand quality: Dignity, says brand guru Sandeep Goyal.

Economic slowdown and lean travel season clip wings of India's airlines

Economic slowdown and lean travel season clip wings of India's airlines

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

An executive of a private airline said even though volume picked up, it will be difficult for airlines to make money as fares have remained low even during festive season.

Election 2022: From Door to Door to Digital

Election 2022: From Door to Door to Digital

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Digital canvassing is expected to benefit from political money looking for alternative blow horns.

PMC case: Wadhawan's UK, UAE properties to be attached

PMC case: Wadhawan's UK, UAE properties to be attached

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

ED has come across two immovable assets - one flat in Dubai and one land parcel in London. It is examining the valuation of both properties, estimated between Rs 150 crore and Rs 200 crore.

Jet, Etihad plan turnaround strategies for Indian market

Jet, Etihad plan turnaround strategies for Indian market

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Jet and Etihad stand to benefit from cost savings and synergies in areas such as fleet acquisition, maintenance and training.

BA launches limited period special fares for UK, North America

BA launches limited period special fares for UK, North America

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

It would offer 15% discount to its premium economy class passengers bound for the US from India.

RPI chief Athawale not allowed to board aircraft for arriving late

RPI chief Athawale not allowed to board aircraft for arriving late

Rediff.com26 May 2015

RPI-A chief Ramdas Athawale was on Tuesday allegedly not allowed to board a Jet Airways aircraft.

Vistara to launch international flights in second half of 2019

Vistara to launch international flights in second half of 2019

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Currently, Vistara has more than 22 planes and operates around 850 flights every week.

Sensex crashes over 495 points as crude woes resurface

Sensex crashes over 495 points as crude woes resurface

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Sensex heavyweight Reliance Industries fell 2.76 per cent. In percentage terms, major laggards were Yes Bank, Indusind Bank, RIL, ICICI Bank, HDFC and Axis Bank -- plunging as much as 6.62 per cent.

Jet lenders still undecided on funding; board to meet on Tue

Jet lenders still undecided on funding; board to meet on Tue

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The interim funding has not been forthcoming thus far, and as a result Jet has extended cancellation of international operations until April 18.

India bans all UK flights till Dec 31 fearing new Covid strain

India bans all UK flights till Dec 31 fearing new Covid strain

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

A number of countries like Canada, Turkey, Belgium, Italy and Israel have banned flights from the UK as the British government warned that the potent new strain of the virus was "out of control" and imposed a stringent new stay-at-home lockdown from Sunday.

'Everybody wants to travel on an airline where they feel respected'

'Everybody wants to travel on an airline where they feel respected'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Our focus is not going to be metro to metro routes.' 'We will begin by focusing on metro to non-metro (routes).' 'Metro to tier-2 cities or tier-3 cities is where there is a lot of space for affordable, efficient carriers.'

Investing in success not a crime: Etihad CEO

Investing in success not a crime: Etihad CEO

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Hogan questioned the claims of the airlines campaigning against Etihad.

Jet, set and gone

Jet, set and gone

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

The Jet Airways of old is no more and the industry mourns its demise. Anjuli Bhargava reports.

Jet Airways tops in domestic air traffic

Jet Airways tops in domestic air traffic

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

The passenger traffic carried by scheduled domestic airlines in the past five years has grown at an increasing rate annually -- from 5.4 per cent in 1999-2000 to 11.7 in 2003-04, according to official figures.

Jet crew member injured in Brussels attack returns home

Jet crew member injured in Brussels attack returns home

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Nidhi, 42, who has not yet recovered from the injuries suffered in the terrorist attack, arrived around 7.30 am on Friday on a Paris-Mumbai Jet airways flight and was driven to Breach Candy hospital from the airport.

Indian airlines brave Covid turbulence

Indian airlines brave Covid turbulence

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Though India's airlines are certainly bleeding, they haven't yet faced the ignominy of shutting down.

All Jet Air passengers won't get free meals on domestic flights

All Jet Air passengers won't get free meals on domestic flights

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Under the fare policy announced, domestic passengers opting for lowest fares will not be served complimentary meals

As Jet grounds flights, 20,000 employees are staring at uncertain future

As Jet grounds flights, 20,000 employees are staring at uncertain future

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The April 2 Supreme Court order quashing the February 12, 2018 RBI circular (which ended all debt recast plans even on a one-day default) put paid to the resolution plan as banks were left with no leeway to restructure the loan and pay the promised Rs 1,500 crore interim funds.

As Jet grounds planes, AirAsia, Vistara launch more flights

As Jet grounds planes, AirAsia, Vistara launch more flights

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Over 70 per cent of Jet's fleet has been grounded, leading to massive cancellations.

Tata may get Air India, but...

Tata may get Air India, but...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The Tatas are rather overwhelmed with some facets of the airline they have discovered, but even more unnerved by what they may not have yet uncovered, reveals Anjuli Bhargava.

Did you know that you can die of sleep apnea?

Did you know that you can die of sleep apnea?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Here's all you need to know about sleep apnea, its types and symptoms.

Modi's ambitious UDAN project gets a major boost

Modi's ambitious UDAN project gets a major boost

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

SpiceJet, IndiGo, Jet Airways, Alliance Air, and Turbo Aviation are among the operators that have bagged the routes in the third round.

Plastic ban: Airlines switch to eco-friendly cutlery, bottles

Plastic ban: Airlines switch to eco-friendly cutlery, bottles

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The Maharashtra government has banned the use of single disposable items made from plastic such as spoons, forks, cups, glasses. Plastic bags and wrap used for packaging or storing products too is covered under ban.

How GoAir can become a thriving airline

How GoAir can become a thriving airline

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Many argue that the airline could achieve its full potential if Nusli Wadia were to run it the way he does Britannia.

Awaiting India's nod for Jet deal: Etihad CEO

Awaiting India's nod for Jet deal: Etihad CEO

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Speaking at the 2013 CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation Summit held in Sydney, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airline's President and CEO James Hogan said, "We are delighted to welcome Air Serbia to our equity alliance, and look forward to receiving final approvals from regulators in India of our investment in Jet Airways," he added.

Airlines collected UK airport tax despite exemption

Airlines collected UK airport tax despite exemption

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The travel agents have demanded refunds for customers

Jet brings in new COO, Anita Goyal to join board

Jet brings in new COO, Anita Goyal to join board

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Jet Airways expects to return to profit in the next 18 months, following implementation of a new route network and fleet strategy and cost optimisation measures.

Apart from INX Media, 2 other FIPB clearances that made noise

Apart from INX Media, 2 other FIPB clearances that made noise

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Right from the early days of liberalisation, there have been political controversies surrounding several cases that landed on the FIPB table and which, in turn, have often led to court battles.

India's most reputed airline brands, Air India tops

India's most reputed airline brands, Air India tops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Debt-ridden national carrier Air India tops a brand reputation survey.

NCLT stops DGCA from de-registering Jet aircraft

NCLT stops DGCA from de-registering Jet aircraft

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Weeks before shutting down operations on April 17, a logistics vendor had taken possession of a Jet aircraft--a Boeing 777--at the Amsterdam airport for non-payment of dues.

More flights will take off this winter than last year

More flights will take off this winter than last year

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

A senior DGCA official said 23,403 departures per week have been finalised, covering 103 airports, which is 1.2 per cent higher than the 23,117 operated during the previous winter schedule.

Can Naresh Goyal take back Jet through auction?

Can Naresh Goyal take back Jet through auction?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Naresh Goyal, after being ousted with his wife from the board last week, and with his shareholding halved to 25 per cent, can still make a comeback by partnering a new investor and win back majority control.

With Jet gone, airlines must add 210 planes this year

With Jet gone, airlines must add 210 planes this year

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Or else customers will face capacity shortages and high fares.

For things to get normal, Indian airlines need to add 210 planes

For things to get normal, Indian airlines need to add 210 planes

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Else customers will face capacity shortages and high fares.

Kenya Airways crash: Govt to help victims' kin

Kenya Airways crash: Govt to help victims' kin

Rediff.com6 May 2007

"We have not received any official list of Indian nationals present in the crashed plane," Patel, who was in Surat to inaugurate Surat airport, said.

Tata Sons sets the ball rolling for buying Air India

Tata Sons sets the ball rolling for buying Air India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Tata Sons has started the process of due diligence of state-owned Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express. Sources said the group has appointed Bain and Company and Seabury Group for this purpose. Once complete, a financial bid will be submitted and a deal to take over the airline is likely to fructify by end of this year or even earlier, people involved in the process said. Simultaneously, the group has brought in veterans in the aviation business from Delta and United Airlines to prepare a plan for post-merger integration of Air India with its existing airline ventures. Tata Sons operates Vistara - a 51:49 percent joint venture with Singapore Airlines and Air Asia India, in which Tatas hold 83.67 per cent stakes.

The incredibly bizarre world we live in

The incredibly bizarre world we live in

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Here are eight images that prove we live in a mad, mad world.