News for 'United Airlines'

'Mallya should not continue on United Spirits board'

'Mallya should not continue on United Spirits board'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The firm has advised United Spirits Ltd's shareholders to vote against the proposal to re-appoint Mallya as director on the board.

Shareholder nod sought to pay IndiGo CEO's salary

Shareholder nod sought to pay IndiGo CEO's salary

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

According to the annual report, Ronojoy Dutta's remuneration package includes a gross annual salary of $1.27 million, which would be payable in rupees. Also, he is entitled for a commitment bonus payout. In FY20, he received a remuneration of Rs 11.4 crore in his role as CEO and whole-time director.

Which airline offers the best deal to US?

Which airline offers the best deal to US?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

There is no denying that the India-US sector is one of the hottest routes for airlines both from India and the United States

'No helping any one airline, the whole sector is in crisis'

'No helping any one airline, the whole sector is in crisis'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

As for the crisis emanating from the Kingfisher Airlines' flight cancellations, it is now up to the airline to utilise those measures and come up with resources, he tells Business Standard's Kavita Chowdhury in an interview.

Vistara inks codeshare pact with Lufthansa

Vistara inks codeshare pact with Lufthansa

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Apart from Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai, the codeshare agreement with Lufthansa will cover Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi and Pune.

More trouble for Mallya as SFIO probes Kingfisher Airlines

More trouble for Mallya as SFIO probes Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The agency is looking at alleged "diversion of funds and financial reporting frauds".

6 airlines that offer the ultimate first-class amenities

6 airlines that offer the ultimate first-class amenities

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

With introduction of double-decked Airbus A380, the whole first class space has undergone transformation.

CBI to probe IDBI Bank's loan to Kingfisher Airlines

CBI to probe IDBI Bank's loan to Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has started a preliminary enquiry looking into the Rs 950 crore (Rs 9.5 billion) alleged bad loan given by IDBI Bank to Kingfisher Airlines ignoring the company's negative credit ratings and net worth.

Privatised Air India loses priority in international traffic rights

Privatised Air India loses priority in international traffic rights

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Air India will no longer enjoy a priority in allocation of international traffic rights. This follows its takeover by Tata Sons in January. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has dropped a clause which gave Air India an advantage over other private airlines in the amended rules issued on April 19.

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.

Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Nepalese rescuers resumed their search on Monday for four persons still missing after a passenger plane with 72 people, including five Indians, crashed into a river gorge while landing at the newly-opened airport in the resort city of Pokhara, killing at least 68 people onboard.

Air India-Indian Airlines merger under CAG lens

Air India-Indian Airlines merger under CAG lens

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

The apex auditor is busy preparing a report on the Air India-Indian Airlines merger and modernisation of airports through public-private-partnerships, both carried out during the previous term of the United Progressive Alliance government.

Soaring fuel prices: Airlines may resort to Plan B

Soaring fuel prices: Airlines may resort to Plan B

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

No more lavish meal choices, no pampered check-ins and fewer options in flight timings. Call it Plan B or an effort by the airlines in India to cope with the crisis caused by soaring aircraft turbine fuel prices.

Kingfisher Airlines' lenders look to sell USL shares

Kingfisher Airlines' lenders look to sell USL shares

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

IDBI Trusteeship Services, in its capacity as the lenders' trustee to Kingfisher Airlines, has invoked a little over 4.93 mn shares worth Rs 1,300 crore.

Small city routes hold big potential for Indian airlines

Small city routes hold big potential for Indian airlines

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Air travel penetration in India remains small in global terms, with 0.04 annual trips per capita against 0.3 in China and more than two in the United States.

UEFA moves Champions League final from Russia to Paris

UEFA moves Champions League final from Russia to Paris

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Champions League final was set to be staged at Zenit St Petersburg's stadium on May 28.

'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.'

UCO Bank identifies Kingfisher Airlines as 'wilful defaulter'

UCO Bank identifies Kingfisher Airlines as 'wilful defaulter'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

As per RBI guidelines, a wilful defaulter tag would be given if it is found that a loan taken is diverted for some other use rather than for which it was availed.

KFA lenders mull legal path for United Breweries shares

KFA lenders mull legal path for United Breweries shares

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

If they encash shares, Dutch major Heineken will emerge as single largest shareholder in the company.

Travel firms expect heavy rush as US lifts curbs

Travel firms expect heavy rush as US lifts curbs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Travel companies are expecting a heavy rush to the US following the withdrawal of curbs on fully vaccinated travellers from select countries, including India, on November 8. The move will benefit those holding long-term tourist, business, and work visas. Also, new and extra flights by Air India and American Airlines are expected to provide better travel options.

'Joy of flying' is which airline?

'Joy of flying' is which airline?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

Take the Rediff Business Quiz and see how much you know about some of the famous advertisement slogans.

UA passengers can surf the Net

UA passengers can surf the Net

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

United Airlines, the world's second-largest carrier, received regulatory approval to install wireless Internet access to its fleet in a partnership with Verizon Communications Inc.

General grounds Pak military delegation in US

General grounds Pak military delegation in US

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

A delegation of senior Pakistani military officials visiting the US was deboarded from a plane, detained, "interrogated and rudely treated" by security officials after one of them made a comment to a flight attendant, prompting the team to head home in protest.

GMR Group plans no-frills airline

GMR Group plans no-frills airline

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

3 Indian airlines to need Rs 50,000 cr for planes

3 Indian airlines to need Rs 50,000 cr for planes

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Three major domestic carriers -- Air India, Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways -- will together require around $10-12 billion (Rs 47,000-Rs 560,000 crore) over the next two-three years to fund their aircraft acquisition plans, an aviation think tank has said.

United Continental Holdings CEO to get $975,00 pay

United Continental Holdings CEO to get $975,00 pay

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

UAL and Continental Airlines closed their merger on October 1 creating the world's largest carrier by traffic.

Kingfisher lenders sell United Spirits shares to recover dues

Kingfisher lenders sell United Spirits shares to recover dues

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Banks who had lend to Kingfisher Air are finding it difficult to recover dues.

Manchester United plane aborts landing in Germany

Manchester United plane aborts landing in Germany

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Manchester United's plane had to abort its landing seconds from touchdown as the squad flew to Germany for Wednesday's Champions League match with Bayer Leverkusen, British media reported.

5 ways to make Air India the country's best airline

5 ways to make Air India the country's best airline

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Let it gradually pull itself out of international routes and focus on linking remote towns and cities.

Adani enters aircraft maintenance with Air Works buyout

Adani enters aircraft maintenance with Air Works buyout

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The maintenance, repairs and overhault firm, which has six investors, received its first external funding from GTI Group and Punj Lloyd in 2007. All existing investors will exit the company following the transaction.

5 companies that survived biggest bankruptcies

5 companies that survived biggest bankruptcies

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

These companies have survived bankruptcies.

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.

United Spirits to shed 300 jobs

United Spirits to shed 300 jobs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

United Spirits wants to align its resources to meet its goals of becoming a trusted and respected consumer goods company.

United Bank of India declares Vijay Mallya as wilful defaulter

United Bank of India declares Vijay Mallya as wilful defaulter

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

United Bank's exposure to Kingfisher Airlines was around Rs 350 crore (Rs 3.50 billion)

Aditya Ghosh to step down as IndiGo president

Aditya Ghosh to step down as IndiGo president

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Rahul Bhatia, a promoter of the company, has been appointed as the interim CEO.

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

It is high time the Indian government signalled discomfort with the UK providing refuge to those accused of financial crimes in India, states Jaimini Bhagwati.

The longest nonstop flights in the world

The longest nonstop flights in the world

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

They have a minimum travel time of 14 hours and 55 minutes and cover at least 12,189 kms.

US denies cyberattack after snag hits flight system

US denies cyberattack after snag hits flight system

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

According to FlightAware, a flight tracking company, more than 9,500 flights within, into or out of the United States were delayed and more than 1,300 were cancelled due to the system failure.