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Your 6 transactions that the taxman tracks

Your 6 transactions that the taxman tracks

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Experts explained that normally, the IT department sends notices to only those people whose yearly credit card transactions cross Rs 200,000.

Why IndiGo was forced to reschedule flights

Why IndiGo was forced to reschedule flights

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Engine snag forces IndiGo to ground 7 new aircraft

Emirates flight crash landing remains a mystery

Emirates flight crash landing remains a mystery

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The United Arab Emirates' General Civil Aviation Authority, which is probing the incident, said the work was underway to recover the flight data and cockpit voice recorders, also known as "black boxes", that will be analysed at its facility in Abu Dhabi.

Flights on major routes to get costlier thanks to new levy

Flights on major routes to get costlier thanks to new levy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Airfares are set to rise with the government deciding to levy up to Rs 8,500 per flight on major routes to fund the regional air connectivity scheme.

Air India operates 60% of its flight capacity

Air India operates 60% of its flight capacity

Rediff.com9 May 2011

The national carrier operated 190 out of its 320 scheduled flights till 1700 hours today with its narrow-bodied aircraft, offering a little over 60 per cent of its normal capacity.

Air India revises pilots', cabin crew salaries, announces reward, bonus

Air India revises pilots', cabin crew salaries, announces reward, bonus

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Air India on Monday announced a new compensation structure for its pilots and cabin crew, with a guaranteed flying allowance of 40 hours per month for both categories of staff. While the flying allowance has been doubled for pilots, it has been introduced for flight attendants as part of the new compensation structure. Pilots will earn an additional amount as a reward based on the number of years of service with the airline and get an allowance while undergoing training for command or conversion to another aircraft type.

Now, TMC MP delays flight over seat row

Now, TMC MP delays flight over seat row

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

When Sen boarded the plane with her wheelchair-bound mother, she was told by the cabin crew that rules do not permit wheelchair-bound passengers to sit on emergency exit seats.

Abhishek Banerjee's wife stopped from flying to UAE

Abhishek Banerjee's wife stopped from flying to UAE

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Sources said Rujira had reached Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata with her two children around 7am before being stopped before immigration.

Pay up to Rs 8,500 extra per air ticket so that aam aadmi can fly!

Pay up to Rs 8,500 extra per air ticket so that aam aadmi can fly!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

The levy will come into effect from December 1, 2016

Bengaluru incident: Go First grounds staff after DGCA notice

Bengaluru incident: Go First grounds staff after DGCA notice

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Aviation regulator Directorate Genral of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to Go First for 'multiple mistakes' that led to 55 Delhi flight passengers being left behind in a coach at Bangalore airport on Monday and the budget airline has apologised for the incident, saying it happened due to inadvertent oversight in reconciliation.

Tips to make the best use of airline discounts

Tips to make the best use of airline discounts

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Deals from online travel portals, in partnership with credit cards, are good.

Air travel to cost more as govt moots 2% levy on tickets

Air travel to cost more as govt moots 2% levy on tickets

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The fare will be cheaper as it will be capped at Rs 2,500 per passenger.

Aviation Industry Vulnerable To Cyberattacks

Aviation Industry Vulnerable To Cyberattacks

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Aviation is a juicy target. It's a 24x7 industry, which cannot afford delays or loss of customer credibility.

Kingfisher woos Jet Air's card members

Kingfisher woos Jet Air's card members

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Amidst speculation that liquor baron Vijay Mallya will take 100 per cent stake in Air Sahara, Kingfisher Airlines has kick started an advertising campaign to catch privileged passengers of its rival airline.

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Sundays are generally quiet days for air travel, but this Sunday was a tad different. There was quite an excitement at Gate 28 of Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 as Akasa Air, India's newest airline, prepared to take to the skies on Day 1. With a new fuel-efficient Boeing 737 Max aircraft and soft cushioned seats equipped with USB ports, Akasa Air hopes to bring freshness to the flying experience.

6 air tickets for Rs 26,000!

6 air tickets for Rs 26,000!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Air Sahara has launched its Sixer in Air scheme, offering six economy flight coupons for Rs 26,000.

Ukrainian guards beat up Indians trying to flee: Evacuee

Ukrainian guards beat up Indians trying to flee: Evacuee

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Videos of a purported security officer hitting a student had gone viral a couple of days ago as the stranded students tried to reach Ukraine's western borders after Russia launched an invasion of the country.

NCLT imposes moratorium on Go First's financial obligations

NCLT imposes moratorium on Go First's financial obligations

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday admitted Go First's voluntary plea to initiate the insolvency resolution process against the airline. A two-member bench comprising President Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar and L N Gupta also appointed Abhliash Lal as interim resolution professional (IRP) to run the debt-ridden company. It has also put the company under protection of moratorium and directed the suspended board of directors to assist the IRP to run the company during insolvency proceedings.

'I never imagined I would have a jail life'

'I never imagined I would have a jail life'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'I was under the illusion that this could never happen to me because my background was such -- corporate CEO, IIT professor, IIT alumnus, IIM...'

A-I Exp launches Dubai-Mangalore flight

A-I Exp launches Dubai-Mangalore flight

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

The 1.4 million non-resident Indian community in the UAE, which includes 200,000 Mangaloreans are expected to benefit from the new service, which was launched on Tuesday. \n

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.

Was Sheena Bora alive in July 2012?

Was Sheena Bora alive in July 2012?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Did Sheena Bora board a Jet Airways flight on July 22, 2012, a full three months after her death in April 2012?

Europe on a shoestring budget

Europe on a shoestring budget

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

PC buys ticket for WBC final, watches from gallery

PC buys ticket for WBC final, watches from gallery

Rediff.com16 Aug 2009

Home Minister P Chidambaram stood in queue, purchased a ticket from the counter and watched the finals of the World Badminton championship from the spectators gallery on Sunday to send a symbolic message after England pulled out citing security reasons following alleged terror threat to the event.

Where is my air ticket, asks PM

Where is my air ticket, asks PM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

He was politely told not to bother, as it was a special flight for him.

Anju cleaned up in Paris

Anju cleaned up in Paris

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

The ace Indian long jumper was robbed of all her valuables, including her passport, while training.

AirAsia to give away a million free tickets

AirAsia to give away a million free tickets

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

There is good news for Malaysian travellers, as the low-cost carrier AirAsia is giving away a million free seats to more than 70 destinations in China, India, Taiwan, Indonesia and Thailand.

Peeing incident: Air India reviews liquor policy; pilot, crew grounded

Peeing incident: Air India reviews liquor policy; pilot, crew grounded

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Tata Group-owned Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Saturday apologised for a flyer urinating on a fellow female passenger on a flight from New York in November, and said four cabin crew and a pilot have been de-rostered and the airline is reviewing policy of serving alcohol on flights.

Air Arabia to launch Jaipur-Sharjah flight

Air Arabia to launch Jaipur-Sharjah flight

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

Air Arabia will launch its first daily international flight connecting Jaipur and Sharjah in the Gulf on May 12, with fares as low as Rs 3,600.

Shooter involved in Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu's murder held

Shooter involved in Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu's murder held

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The Punjab Police on Thursday arrested the second shooter involved in the killing of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu last year.

Jet's London-Mumbai flight on May 23

Jet's London-Mumbai flight on May 23

Rediff.com7 May 2005

Jet Airways, the largest privately owned airline in India, is set to continue its global expansion with the commencement of direct flights from London to Mumbai on May 23

Shankar Mishra, accused in Air India peeing incident, gets bail

Shankar Mishra, accused in Air India peeing incident, gets bail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to Shankar Mishra, accused of urinating on a woman co-passenger on an Air India flight from New York to Delhi.

Climate change may lengthen London to New York flight time

Climate change may lengthen London to New York flight time

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The research could have implications for airlines, passengers, and airports.

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Forget Maldives, Visit India's Finest Beach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Havelock should be your destination for 2024. It is love at every sight!

As airlines spread wings, regional connectivity gets a boost

As airlines spread wings, regional connectivity gets a boost

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

While the number of operational airports in the country will rise to 131, other smaller towns too are seeing a surge in connectivity.

Man triggers hijack scare to save face in front of girlfriend

Man triggers hijack scare to save face in front of girlfriend

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Krishna had sent fake flight tickets to his girlfriend, who wanted to go on a holiday to Mumbai and Goa, due to financial problems.

41 Meiteis reach Assam from Mizoram after threat over Manipur video

41 Meiteis reach Assam from Mizoram after threat over Manipur video

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The government's assurance came amid reports of Meiteis fleeing the state following an 'advisory' by an ex-militant's association of Mizoram asking them to leave due to tension triggered by the viral video of two women being paraded naked by a mob in Manipur.

Muslim man removed from flight because he made attendant 'uncomfortable'

Muslim man removed from flight because he made attendant 'uncomfortable'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

According to federal law, airlines are prohibited from discriminating against passengers based on religion, ancestry and national origin, among other criteria.

Air India's New Delhi-San Francisco direct flight from Dec 2

Air India's New Delhi-San Francisco direct flight from Dec 2

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Air India plans to launch services with three flights per week.