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Tata, SIA incubated venture in April last year

Tata, SIA incubated venture in April last year

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Singapore Airlines first approached the Tatas, its old choice for a venture in India, and was aware of AirAsia negotiations.

IndiGo losing senior pilots; 40 commanders quit in 1 year

IndiGo losing senior pilots; 40 commanders quit in 1 year

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

While most of these commanders quit the airline for better prospects, some of them also parted ways due to the work culture

How to beat mid-career crisis

How to beat mid-career crisis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

Hundreds of foreigners still stranded in quake-hit Nepal

Hundreds of foreigners still stranded in quake-hit Nepal

Rediff.com2 May 2015

A large number of foreign nationals including Dutch, Israelis and at least around 1,000 Canadians are still stranded in parts of Nepal, a week after the earthquake battered the Himalayan nation.

Jet fuel prices hiked by over 13%

Jet fuel prices hiked by over 13%

Rediff.com1 Apr 2008

ATF price in Delhi has been raised to Rs 53,309.30 per kilolitre from Rs 47,048.86 per kilolitre, an Indian Oil Corporation, the nation's largest fuel retailer, said. In Mumbai, the price rose by Rs 6,536.35 a kilolitre to Rs 55,191.58 per kilolitre.

Aviation policy draws flak from CAPA

Aviation policy draws flak from CAPA

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

According to CAPA, partial abolition of the 5/20 rule was a serious compromise.

Praful Patel grilled for over 9 hrs by ED for 2nd day

Praful Patel grilled for over 9 hrs by ED for 2nd day

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Patel is being questioned in connection with a money laundering probe related to losses suffered by Air India as part of an alleged multi-crore aviation scam.

Pak summons Indian envoy, protests violation of airspace

Pak summons Indian envoy, protests violation of airspace

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

"Pakistan Air Force continuously monitored the complete flight path of the flying object from its point of origin in Sirsa in India till its point of impact near Mian Channu and initiated requisite tactical actions in accordance with standard operating procedures," Pakistan Army spokesman Major General Babar Iftikhar said.

'Tatas will bring Air India to former glory'

'Tatas will bring Air India to former glory'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'All they need is proper leadership.'

Plane truth: Airports are a mess

Plane truth: Airports are a mess

Rediff.com22 Oct 2004

Cabinet may decide on airport sell-off on Fri

Cabinet may decide on airport sell-off on Fri

Rediff.com2 Jan 2003

Cabinet may decide on airport sell-off on Fri.

India to witness better foreign investments in 2014

India to witness better foreign investments in 2014

Rediff.com25 Dec 2013

UK's largest retailer Tesco, Singapore Airlines and Etihad queued up to invest in India as a persistent UPA threw open more sectors to foreign investments with indications of more big ticket deals to be announced in the new year.

Govt to market Indian airports in Chicago

Govt to market Indian airports in Chicago

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The annual Routes event attracts top representatives from a wide variety of organisations, including airlines and airports, who meet, plan and conduct business for new global routes.

Jet seeks govt nod to fly abroad

Jet seeks govt nod to fly abroad

Rediff.com15 May 2003

Jet Airways, which inducted the 42nd aircraft in its fleet, has urged the government to allow domestic private carriers to fly abroad and also carry out their own ground handling.

US-India green corridor will ease international travel

US-India green corridor will ease international travel

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Travel bubbles, also called travel bridges or green corridors, do away with the waiting period for travellers from certain countries. They are reciprocal in nature, meaning flyers from both countries will enjoy similar benefits.

Air India's prospects of finding a buyer look bleak

Air India's prospects of finding a buyer look bleak

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'With a less than comely bride and no dowry to speak of, the prospects of landing a good match look bleak, a grim, sinister and no-nonsense prospective father-in-law notwithstanding,' says Anjuli Bhargava.

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Bad weather hits search for crashed Nepal plane, fate of 22 flyers unknown

Rediff.com29 May 2022

According to an air traffic controller at Jomsom Airport, they was an unconfirmed report about a loud noise reported in the Ghasa region of Jomsom, according to the Post report.

2,300 Indian Students Return To Ukraine!

2,300 Indian Students Return To Ukraine!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

About half of the students, who have been affected by the war, have taken admission to universities in other countries.

IndiGo keen to tweak promoter holdings to access FDI

IndiGo keen to tweak promoter holdings to access FDI

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Rakesh Gangwal's holding is considered FDI even though the majority stake in Caelum is held by NRIs

How to salvage your foreign holiday

How to salvage your foreign holiday

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Most tour operators offer accommodation to suit different budgets.

AI evacuation flights costing Rs 7-8 lakh per hour

AI evacuation flights costing Rs 7-8 lakh per hour

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The total cost will include expenses related to crew, fuel, navigation, landing and parking charges.

First commercial flight lands in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

First commercial flight lands in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Pakistan's national flag-carrier on Monday ran its first commercial flight to Kabul since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in mid-August.

Foreign LCCs hover over India

Foreign LCCs hover over India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

International no-frills budget carriers making a beeline for India.

Why is Subramanian Swamy silent on SpiceJet?

Why is Subramanian Swamy silent on SpiceJet?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Minority investors of SpiceJet might be feeling cold-shouldered.

Leave country or face violence: Pak Taliban warns foreigners

Leave country or face violence: Pak Taliban warns foreigners

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The Pakistani Taliban on Monday warned all international organisations and individuals to leave the country or face violence as it was in a "state of war". Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan spokesman Shahidullah Shahid said that Pakistan had buried the desire of its people for peace in the North Waziristan tribal region and launched a military operation to make its western backers happy.

Glaring errors in India's new aviation policy

Glaring errors in India's new aviation policy

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

A total of Rs 30,000 crore was allocated for five years to Air India by the United Progressive Alliance government in its second term.

What ails Air India? Former top executive spills the beans

What ails Air India? Former top executive spills the beans

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Former Air India executive director Jitender Bhargava comes out with a book detailing what went wrong with the national carrier. According to him, India does not have a civil aviation policy, and that's just the beginning.

How Delhi airport will gain commercially from Tata-owned Air India

How Delhi airport will gain commercially from Tata-owned Air India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

With better utilisation of slots, foreign flying rights, and greater international connections, the operator of India's largest airport feels a privatised Air India will bring commercial benefit to Delhi airport and help it revive quicker from the pandemic shock. Delhi is the largest hub for Air India, with most of its long-haul flights to the US and Europe being operated from here. The airport plans to give its most modern terminal 3 (T3) exclusively to the Tata Group.

Bird Group's ambitious plan to grab Air India's ground handling arm

Bird Group's ambitious plan to grab Air India's ground handling arm

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

The promoter-brothers, distant cousins to IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia, are eyeing Air India's ground handling subsidiary to augment their aviation services business even as they make a big play in EVs.

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The United States and the United Kingdom, citing terrorism concerns, on Tuesday barred passengers on some international flights from mostly Muslim-majority countries, from carrying large electronic devices like cameras and laptops as cabin baggage.

Cloud gathers over AirAsia's India plans

Cloud gathers over AirAsia's India plans

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The bench of Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justice Pradeep Nandrajog issued notices to the Centre, Foreign Investment Promotion Board and Commerce and Civil Aviation ministries and sought their responses by October 30.

Spicejet, Tigerair sign connectivity agreement

Spicejet, Tigerair sign connectivity agreement

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

SpiceJet is the first Indian low fare airline to establish such an arrangement with a foreign airline.

Why Goa hotels may be forced to cut rates

Why Goa hotels may be forced to cut rates

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The company operated chartered flights from London Gatwick and Manchester airports to Goa between November and March and its closure will adversely impact local tourism.

'Air India sale offer is a win-win for all'

'Air India sale offer is a win-win for all'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

'It is very clear that Air India cannot be managed by the government.' 'Air India should be run as a separate profit entity.'

Taliban request India to resume flights to Afghanistan

Taliban request India to resume flights to Afghanistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The last commercial flight between India and Afghanistan was operated by Air India on Kabul-Delhi route on August 15, the day Kabul fell to the Taliban.

Air India sale: Centre extends deadline to May 31

Air India sale: Centre extends deadline to May 31

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The government proposes to divest 76 per cent of Air India, along with its shareholding in Air India Express and its ground-handling subsidiary, AISATS.

SC notices to Centre, others on plea against Jet-Etihad deal

SC notices to Centre, others on plea against Jet-Etihad deal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The apex court issued notices to the Centre, ministries and departments concerned, Jet Airways and United Arab Emirate's Etihad Airways on the petition challenging the deal and sought their responses within four weeks.

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The travel period for which the discount is being offered ends on April 30 next year.

Omicron spread: WB govt suspends all UK-Kolkata flights from Jan 3

Omicron spread: WB govt suspends all UK-Kolkata flights from Jan 3

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

In order to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the West Bengal government on Thursday announced that it has suspended all the flights coming to Kolkata airport from the United Kingdom from January 3 onwards till further notice.