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Jet Air, United Airlines in pact

Jet Air, United Airlines in pact

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Private sector carrier Jet Airways on Tuesday said it has entered into an agreement with the US-based United Airlines for codeshare and frequent flier programme benefits for their customers.

8 killed in Iranian missile attack on Israel; UAE port targeted

8 killed in Iranian missile attack on Israel; UAE port targeted

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Expanding the scope of hostilities, Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, was also targeted by missile strikes launched by Iran, according to a report by the Iranian state broadcaster, Press TV.

Middle East on edge as Iran targets US military bases

Middle East on edge as Iran targets US military bases

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Residents across the Gulf region, including the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar, experienced fear and disruption following attacks, leading to flight suspensions and heightened security measures.

Trump Effect: Tourists Wary About US Travel

Trump Effect: Tourists Wary About US Travel

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Tourists hesitant to visit America due to frequent policy changes there.

AI 171 crash victims' families sue Boeing, blame fuel cutoff switch

AI 171 crash victims' families sue Boeing, blame fuel cutoff switch

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

The lawsuit has compensatory and punitive damages against the defendants for the wrongful deaths of four passengers on flight 171, US-based law firm The Lanier Law Firm said in a statement.

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.

'I still believe Jet will fly'

'I still believe Jet will fly'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

'Now we will have real employees as the owner of the airline.'

Jhunjhunwala the biggest draw as investors line up to board Akasa

Jhunjhunwala the biggest draw as investors line up to board Akasa

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Veterans in the travel industry, a well-known corporate lawyer, and a marquee US-based hedge fund have backed the upcoming low-cost airline Akasa Air. Founded by former Jet Airways chief executive officer (CEO) Vinay Dube, the venture counts ace stock trader and investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala as its biggest financial backer with an investment of around Rs 300 crore. A person with knowledge of the development said most of the people were well known to Jhunjhunwala and Dube, who approached them during the conception stage.

Biden, Modi likely to take forward GE jet engine deal

Biden, Modi likely to take forward GE jet engine deal

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

United States President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to make meaningful advancements on the GE jet engine deal and civil nuclear technology during their bilateral talks, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan was cited in a Reuters report.

US-based Sikh actor Waris Ahluwalia denied boarding due to turban

US-based Sikh actor Waris Ahluwalia denied boarding due to turban

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Waris Ahluwalia, 41, who had been on a trip to Mexico, took a photo of himself and his boarding pass for an Aeromexico flight back to NYC, explaining in a caption that he had been prohibited from boarding.

Top level churn at IndiGo; Ronojoy Dutta may be next CEO

Top level churn at IndiGo; Ronojoy Dutta may be next CEO

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

IndiGo will seek board approval for Dutta's appointment soon. Till then, promoter Rahul Bhatia will continue to act as interim CEO.

More trouble brews for Indian tech companies

More trouble brews for Indian tech companies

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Though there have been no cancellations of contracts by invoking the force majeure clause, a number of clients - especially in the worst-affected sectors like travel and hospitality, oil and gas, as well as manufacturing - have started asking for reducing level of IT support.

China plane crash: India puts Boeing 737 fleets on 'enhanced surveillance'

China plane crash: India puts Boeing 737 fleets on 'enhanced surveillance'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Three Indian carriers -- SpiceJet, Vistara and Air India Express -- have Boeing 737 aircraft in their fleets.

Indian fliers rejoice, US opens up to travellers post-Covid

Indian fliers rejoice, US opens up to travellers post-Covid

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Starting today, November 8, the US has lifted all restrictions for fully vaccinated international travellers, including from India, but they will have to show proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding a flight to the country.

Exercise caution over Pak airspace: US warns its pilots

Exercise caution over Pak airspace: US warns its pilots

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'The ongoing presence of extremist/militant elements operating in Pakistan poses a continued risk to US civil aviation from small-arms fire, complex attacks against airports, indirect weapons fire, and anti-aircraft fire, any of which could occur with little or no warning'

Court seeks US help in probe against Mallya

Court seeks US help in probe against Mallya

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The CBI recently approached the special court in Mumbai for issuance of LoR to conduct a probe to ascertain utilisation of funds received in the US-based bank accounts of Mallya and now defunct Kingfisher Airlines.

US restricts Air India's Vande Bharat flights due to 'unfair practices'

US restricts Air India's Vande Bharat flights due to 'unfair practices'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The United States has described as "discriminatory and restrictive" the Indian government not allowing American carriers operate chartered flights on Indo-US routes even though Air India was doing so under the Vande Bharat Mission.

Delta plans Mumbai-New York direct flight

Delta plans Mumbai-New York direct flight

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

US-based Delta Airlines on Monday said it would start a direct flight between Mumbai and New York later this year.

India, China border spat: Bird group's EV hatchback plans in limbo

India, China border spat: Bird group's EV hatchback plans in limbo

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The car was expected to have a price tag of Rs 10 lakh and launch was slated for this June.

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Sale: 'Challenge is Air India's huge size'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

It's too big to digest as one whole airline.'

Suiters for Air India's Mumbai assets

Suiters for Air India's Mumbai assets

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Though the airline has kept a reserve price of Rs 315 crore for these properties, it hopes to make around Rs 500 crore from the sale.

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Vijay Mallya takes Rs 1.7 cr pay package from US brewery firm

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

More than half of Mallya's total package for 2015 has been paid by Mendocino Brewing Company for 'promoting' the company's beer brands

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Formula One and the 10 teams would seek reassurance on issues including human rights, gender equality and media freedom before any race could happen.

Yet another AI Dreamliner in trouble, DGCA orders probe

Yet another AI Dreamliner in trouble, DGCA orders probe

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is probing the incident of an Air India flight, AI 123, from New Delhi to Rome losing radio contact over Italy on October 16.

Embraer to pay $205 mn to settle graft charges in India, 3 other countries

Embraer to pay $205 mn to settle graft charges in India, 3 other countries

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Aircraft manufacturer Embraer has agreed to pay over $205 million (over Rs 1,371 crore) as settlement with American and Brazalian authorities for resolving corruption charges in India and three other countries.

High & mighty of India Inc faced the music in 2014

High & mighty of India Inc faced the music in 2014

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The year gone by saw the high and mighty of the corporate world face the music in the Delhi High Court which held that the telecom majors are amenable to CAG audit and Mukesh Ambani's RIL struggling hard to get rid of an FIR lodged on gas pricing by the 49-day-old AAP regime.

Markets end lower ahead of CAD data

Markets end lower ahead of CAD data

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Banks, real estate and metal scrips among the top losers.

'We're optimistic about Modi govt's ability to deliver'

'We're optimistic about Modi govt's ability to deliver'

Rediff.com24 May 2016

US-based $40-billion industrial goods giant Honeywell has just launched its 16th plant, a hydrocracker unit with application in oil refining, in India. The two years of Modi government have been full of optimism and energy, Anant Maheshwari, president, Honeywell India, and Steve Gimre, managing director, UOP India, tell Sudheer Pal Singh.

Mallya's craft beer firm in US is in the news for all the wrong reasons

Mallya's craft beer firm in US is in the news for all the wrong reasons

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

California-based Mendocino Brewing Company, which sells a number of beer brands including Kingfisher in the US, has got Mallya as its chairman and is owned by UB Group through a complex shareholding structure

MH-370 enigma: Is there a top-secret India angle?

MH-370 enigma: Is there a top-secret India angle?

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Two months after the Malaysia Airlines plane vanished into the skies, conspiracies have floated to explain the enigma of the vanishing flight. Amid these claims, one is that the plane was hijacked and is being prepped for a terror attack by the Taliban or by Israeli terrorists. Anvar Alikhan tries to piece this puzzle together and find out the truth behind flight MH370.

265 dead, 1,440 injured as Turkey coup bid crumbles

265 dead, 1,440 injured as Turkey coup bid crumbles

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Those killed include 41 police officers, 47 civilians, 2 soldiers, 104 coup plotters.