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Kingfisher brings back 7 grounded A320 aircraft

Kingfisher brings back 7 grounded A320 aircraft

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

These single-aisle planes, made by European consortium Airbus Industrie, can seat between 160 and 180. They are considered ideal for domestic and short-haul international operations.

Alleged Pandya killers taken to Ahmedabad

Alleged Pandya killers taken to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

As part of the investigation, they would be taken to the spot where Pandya was murdered.

With GMR pie under its wing, Tatas check into airport business

With GMR pie under its wing, Tatas check into airport business

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

The deal will give India's largest conglomerate indirect stakes in seven airports in India and abroad.

Why air fares in India are bizarrely low or way too high

Why air fares in India are bizarrely low or way too high

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Air fares in India are either too low or very high and this has not gone well with the regulator.

Consumer court raps IA, Kuwait Airways

Consumer court raps IA, Kuwait Airways

Rediff.com27 Jan 2003

Kuwait Airways and Indian Airlines have been ordered by a Delhi consumer court to pay Rs 10,000 each to passengers in separate cases for denying seats to them despite their having confirmed tickets.

Aviation ministry rules out more flights from Qatar

Aviation ministry rules out more flights from Qatar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The ministry of civil aviation has disagreed with a proposal of the Prime Minister's Office to explore raising the cap on the number of weekly flights from Qatar in exchange for discounts on additional supplies of liquefied natural gas from there.

After take-off, Vistara ready for world play

After take-off, Vistara ready for world play

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Vistara is keen to take to global skies.

Migrants reach home after 'ride' of a lifetime

Migrants reach home after 'ride' of a lifetime

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Recounting the experiences of the morning, one which they will remember all their lives, Naveen said people at the Delhi airport were looking at them when they entered carrying jute bags and wearing slippers.

Govt to make air travel cheaper on short routes, boost connectivity

Govt to make air travel cheaper on short routes, boost connectivity

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Overseas airlines can operate unlimited number of flights into and out of India.

How to earn Rs 100 crore a year from regional aviation

How to earn Rs 100 crore a year from regional aviation

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

'The regional market has been brought to life. This is a big development in India's aviation sector,' says Civil Aviation Minister Jayant Sinha.

Safety fears might ground mid-size flights to Patna

Safety fears might ground mid-size flights to Patna

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

A UN team had visited the Patna airport and expressed concerns.

Railways to auction tickets online

Railways to auction tickets online

Rediff.com8 Jan 2005

Shiv Sena MP punches, assaults Air India manager with slippers

Shiv Sena MP punches, assaults Air India manager with slippers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Gaikwad was travelling from Pune to New Delhi when the scuffle broke out over the sitting arrangement.

IndiGo retains star position but profit hit hard

IndiGo retains star position but profit hit hard

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Experts say the margin was impacted primarily because of currency depreciation, rise in the price of aviation turbine fuel and pressure on account of fare wars in the home market.

Winona's scary ride

Winona's scary ride

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Winona Ryder, of Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands fame, reportedly passed out, unconscious, during a flight from Los Angeles to London on Wednesday. Staff and fellow passengers allegedly noticed Winona slump forward in her first class seat, reports said, but after airline crew were unable to successfully revive her, the pilot of the British Airways jumbo managed to successfully request Heathrow airport for a priority landing.

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

'Rajiv Gandhi's legacy is quite inspirational'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'

Why AirAsia needs a new flight plan

Why AirAsia needs a new flight plan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

AirAsia's competitors are offering more reliable services.

China to launch its biggest passenger aircraft this year

China to launch its biggest passenger aircraft this year

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Company has secured orders for 450 C919 planes.

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Number of coronavirus cases up to 137; Maharashtra highest with 39

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Kerala has recorded 24 cases including two foreign nationals.

What ails the aviation sector?

What ails the aviation sector?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

India perhaps is the only market in the world where full-service and low-cost fares have become one.

Tell nation who released Masood Azhar from jail: Rahul to Modi

Tell nation who released Masood Azhar from jail: Rahul to Modi

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'Why are you not saying that the person who killed CRPF jawans was sent to Pakistan by BJP?'

Challenges are behind us now, says Vistara chief

Challenges are behind us now, says Vistara chief

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Phee Teik Yeoh says that the worst is behind them.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 1.92 lakh as unlocking begins

India's COVID-19 tally tops 1.92 lakh as unlocking begins

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

The death toll rose to 5,394 after a record single-day spike of 230 fatalities in the 24 hours since Sunday 8 am, the Union Health Ministry said in its morning update. It showed the number of confirmed cases rising by 8,392 to 1,90,535. However, a PTI tally of figures announced by states and union territories, as of 9.35 pm, showed a higher death toll of 5,501.

SpiceJet offers 1 lakh Re 1 tickets!

SpiceJet offers 1 lakh Re 1 tickets!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

No-frills carrier SpiceJet on Tuesday put on sale 1 lakh seats on its select domestic flights for just Re 1.

Lotus reject Sato, eye Trulli, Kovalainen

Lotus reject Sato, eye Trulli, Kovalainen

Rediff.com13 Dec 2009

The new Malaysian-backed Lotus team have dashed Takuma Sato's hopes of a Formula One comeback with them next year, the Japanese driver's management said on Sunday. Lotus F1, run by AirAsia airline entrepreneur Tony Fernandes, are due to announce their driver line-up in Kuala Lumpur on Monday with Italian Jarno Trulli on pole position for one of the two race seats.

Fair weather! Air India cuts losses at last

Fair weather! Air India cuts losses at last

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

There has been, a nominal increase in the aircraft maintenance cost.

Indigo FY13 profit rises to Rs 993 crore

Indigo FY13 profit rises to Rs 993 crore

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Its revenue during the period grew by 65 per cent to touch Rs 9,458 crore (Rs 94.58 billion), as against Rs 5,718 crore (Rs 57.18 billion) during FY12.

British Airways launches daily Hyderabad-London flight

British Airways launches daily Hyderabad-London flight

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The daily flights will be operated by a Boeing 777-200 in a three class configuration offering, flat beds in Club World, World Traveller plus and World Traveller seats.

Holiday abroad? Forget it

Holiday abroad? Forget it

Rediff.com25 Nov 2003

Can Ashwani Lohani turn Air India around?

Can Ashwani Lohani turn Air India around?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Falling jet fuel prices and a revival in domestic traffic growth offer the new CMD a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Jet enters into code share pacts with Air France, KLM

Jet enters into code share pacts with Air France, KLM

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Code share is a commercial agreement between two or more airlines that share the same flight, with all the partnering airlines able to sell seats on that particular flight.

Inside the world's most luxurious plane

Inside the world's most luxurious plane

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

In a down economy, Qantas starts service of its perk-filled A380 aircraft.

2 AI pilots suspended for allowing actress inside cockpit

2 AI pilots suspended for allowing actress inside cockpit

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Two Air India pilots have been suspended after they allowed a south Indian actress to sit inside the cockpit mid-air on a Bangalore-Hyderabad flight in flagrant violation of safety norms.

Crisis-hit SpiceJet may see change of guard

Crisis-hit SpiceJet may see change of guard

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

There could be rejig at top level at SpiceJet.

Are we that different from Ravindra Gaikwad?

Are we that different from Ravindra Gaikwad?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'Do we not all exhibit a sense of entitlement every day,' asks Savera R Someshwar.

Air India shelves plan to acquire Boeing 787-9 aircraft

Air India shelves plan to acquire Boeing 787-9 aircraft

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Air India shelves plan to acquire Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Air India revokes flight ban on Sena MP Gaikwad

Air India revokes flight ban on Sena MP Gaikwad

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

"Unless he tenders an unconditional apology to AI employees, and undertakes in writing to abide by the Chicago and Tokyo Conventions & Rules of the Air and follow all cabin safety and public behaviour norms, we must not let him on board," says the letter.

Racing car driver AND pilot: Meet India's fastest woman

Racing car driver AND pilot: Meet India's fastest woman

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Sneha Sharma is shattering speed and societal barriers.