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Inside Changi Airport's stunning T4 terminal

Inside Changi Airport's stunning T4 terminal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Singapore's Changi Airport which has been ranked as the world's best airport over the years will open its fourth terminal in 2017.

Wasn't just a flu, US was attacked: Trump on COVID-19

Wasn't just a flu, US was attacked: Trump on COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'We built it in the last three years and then one day, they came and they said you have to close it'

Air India to promote yoga mid-air

Air India to promote yoga mid-air

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The state-run carrier Air India will on June 21 show a film on yoga across its flights, along with a special in-flight announcement.

After slow start, can Vistara rev up?

After slow start, can Vistara rev up?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Vistara needs to launch more aircraft into service.

How TCS plans to make WFH its mantra

How TCS plans to make WFH its mantra

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'At any given point in time, we expect only 25 per cent of our workforce will need to be in office.' 'And any given person will only be required to spend only 25 per cent of their time in office.'

Force India situation is 'critical', says Perez

Force India situation is 'critical', says Perez

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Mexican Formula One driver Sergio Perez described his Force India team's financial situation as 'critical' on Thursday, and recognised that his own future remained uncertain.

After 3 years, MH370 search ends with no plane

After 3 years, MH370 search ends with no plane

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has come to an end with passengers' families being informed that the effort to find the plane has been suspended.

The Costs of Not Vaccinating Everyone

The Costs of Not Vaccinating Everyone

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The cost of not vaccinating the entire population quickly will be far higher than bearing the entire cost of vaccination, points out Prosenjit Datta.

Jet Airways to buy 75 fuel-efficient Boeing planes

Jet Airways to buy 75 fuel-efficient Boeing planes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

India will require 1,740 planes over the next 20 years.

'Proud of you': Pak ATC to Air India flight carrying relief material

'Proud of you': Pak ATC to Air India flight carrying relief material

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

"It was a very proud moment for me as well as the entire Air India crew when we heard from Pakistan ATC praising our special flight operations to Europe," one of the senior captains of the special flight said.

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.

Which is India's first no-frills carrier?

Which is India's first no-frills carrier?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

Take the rediff business quiz and see how much you know about India and its private airlines.

Mallya may face prosecution for not paying tax arrears

Mallya may face prosecution for not paying tax arrears

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

The indirect tax department on Thursday hinted that Vijay Mallya, owner of the grounded Kingfisher Airlines, may face prosecution in a service tax evasion case.

Winter bellies versus summer abs

Winter bellies versus summer abs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'Eavesdropping over conversations, I can state with some authority that the transition from a winter body to a summer one is proving traumatic for most, the winter wardrobe chastened by the summer one.'

How the aviation sector can benefit from a reformed SpiceJet

How the aviation sector can benefit from a reformed SpiceJet

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Competition promotes innovation in the business model, creating sustainable value.

King of good times just refused to grow up

King of good times just refused to grow up

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'As he goes down, he will almost certainly drag a few others down with him.' 'Once the mutual mudslinging has died down, collateral damage will probably include more bankers than politicians, given the nature of how things work in India,' says T N Ninan.

Eithad ties up with Google for flight schedule, fare searches

Eithad ties up with Google for flight schedule, fare searches

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Using flight search, travellers in the US, Canada, the UK, the Netherlands, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Poland and Ireland will be able to explore and compare flights to and from any of Etihad Airways 103 destinations.

Troubles galore for SpiceJet, with lessons for IndiGo

Troubles galore for SpiceJet, with lessons for IndiGo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

SpiceJet promoter Kalanithi Maran would need to invest at least Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) almost immediately to stabilise the airline.

IndiGo's anchor book mops up Rs 832 crore

IndiGo's anchor book mops up Rs 832 crore

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

IndiGo had debt of Rs 3,912 crore at end of the June quarter.

'Companies can't sack employees during lockdown'

'Companies can't sack employees during lockdown'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'During the lockdown if you terminate your employee, then you will face action under the NDMA.' 'This will be the first time something like this will happen in the history of India.'

US-India flights: British Airways cuts base fares

US-India flights: British Airways cuts base fares

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

British Airways covers over 150 destinations in 75 countries while in India the carrier operates 49 flights a week from London's Heathrow airport to Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

'Today it is a fight head on'

'Today it is a fight head on'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'This year, we know the virus. Last year we didn't know anything about it.' 'The best part is that for the Indian population there has been some amount of cross protection.'

How rising competition adds to Air India's woes

How rising competition adds to Air India's woes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The national carrier's market share has declined from a near-monopoly to 16.6 per cent as of September 2014.

IA-Airbus deal hits a roadblock

IA-Airbus deal hits a roadblock

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Why India needs an independent aviation regulator

Why India needs an independent aviation regulator

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Whether this happens because DGCA actually cares about the future of the national carrier or for other motives is not clear.

Wadia's GoAir takes wing in October

Wadia's GoAir takes wing in October

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

A seven-star hotel in the air

A seven-star hotel in the air

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

This is how Emirates took luxury to a new height with its private jets.

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Oyo appoints ex-IndiGo chief Aditya Ghosh as new CEO

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Ghosh, 43, will be reporting to 25-year-old Ritesh Agarwal, who founded OYO with a single hotel in 2013.

Centre may completely exit Air India, sell its residual stake to LIC

Centre may completely exit Air India, sell its residual stake to LIC

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

According to preliminary information memorandum, Air India's new owner will be asked to list the company in some time

Vijay Mallya: The time has come to clarify my position

Vijay Mallya: The time has come to clarify my position

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Here's the full text of the statement

SpiceJet's contract still stands: Boeing

SpiceJet's contract still stands: Boeing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

SpiceJet had last year announced a $4.4-bn deal for 42 Boeing 737 Max.

Oyo brass Aditya Ghosh joins board, Rohit Kapoor becomes CEO

Oyo brass Aditya Ghosh joins board, Rohit Kapoor becomes CEO

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Oyo has recently undergone large-scale corporate restructuring, setting up several subsidiaries and bifurcating operations globally.

Why pilots are forced to stay for a long haul

Why pilots are forced to stay for a long haul

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

The further their name sits from the bottom of the seniority list, the more likely they will keep their job even as an airline take steps to slash expenses and eliminate routes.

Qatar Airways keen to buy 49% stake in IndiGo

Qatar Airways keen to buy 49% stake in IndiGo

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Qatar Airways is keen to buy equity in IndiGo if the Indian carrier offers 49 per cent stake to it, a top official has said as he sought the opening up of the Indian aviation market for established airline companies.

In India, jobs the biggest casualty of coronavirus

In India, jobs the biggest casualty of coronavirus

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'The impact of economic shocks on the labour markets is usually on the young who delay their entry in response to a fall in job opportunities,' says Mahesh Vyas.

Maran has the cash to bail out SpiceJet

Maran has the cash to bail out SpiceJet

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The Forbes magazine had adjudged Maran as the 38th richest man in India, with a net worth of $2.3 billion (as of September).

Packed flights on Indo-US sector

Packed flights on Indo-US sector

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Planning a visit to the US in the coming days and looking at booking a direct flight? It's best to wait. All direct flights on the India-US sector are going choc-a-bloc

Ambani wedding sees Mumbai airport handle a record 1004 flights

Ambani wedding sees Mumbai airport handle a record 1004 flights

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The airport sees 950-960 aircraft movements daily, and Saturday saw an additional 37 flights to Udaipur as celebrities, filmstars and politicians made a dash to the city for pre-wedding celebrations.

Why more and more Indians are falling in love with Israel

Why more and more Indians are falling in love with Israel

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Israel has broken its tourism record of Indian arrivals for the second consecutive year!

I am not an absconder, says Mallya

I am not an absconder, says Mallya

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'I have been most pained at being painted as an absconder'.