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Indian worker's ordeal ends, allowed to fly home

Indian worker's ordeal ends, allowed to fly home

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

An Indian expatriate from Dhahran, who was refused permission to board a flight after being diagnosed with tuberculosis, was allowed to fly home, ending a month-long ordeal that began when he collapsed at the airport in Bahrain on May 12.

Qatar Air to spread wings in India

Qatar Air to spread wings in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

Starting September 23, the Doha-based carrier will launch twice-weekly flights to Nagpur and on December 12, it will start daily operations between Doha and Ahmedabad, a statement by the airline said.

Qatar Air to fly to Nagpur, Ahmedabad by year-end

Qatar Air to fly to Nagpur, Ahmedabad by year-end

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The daily service to the two cities will mark the seventh and eighth Indian destinations for the Airways, Akbar Al Baker, Chief Executive of Qatar Airways was quoted as saying by the Gulf News.

Indian wins $1 million in Qatar Duty Free raffle

Indian wins $1 million in Qatar Duty Free raffle

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

Varkey Thomas, from India, has won $1million in the second Qatar Duty Free raffle. Qatar Duty Free is a subsidiary of Qatar Airways.

Airports in TN, Kerala on high alert

Airports in TN, Kerala on high alert

Rediff.com1 May 2007

The checks, however, did not cause any inordinate delay in the departure of the flights.

Female cabin crew in demand

Female cabin crew in demand

Rediff.com10 May 2005

Qatar Airways is recruiting female cabin crew.

Nicol David triumphs

Nicol David triumphs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2006

World champion and top seed Nicol David of Malaysia beat defending champion Rachael Grinham of Australia to win the Qatar Airways Challenge WISPA World Squash championship.

Boeing to fly Mumbai-San Francisco in 16 hours

Boeing to fly Mumbai-San Francisco in 16 hours

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

US aircraft major Boeing on Thursday showcased its new generation B-777-200 LR (long range) plane in New Delhi.

How the Rich fuel Demand for Private Jets

How the Rich fuel Demand for Private Jets

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'The need for added safety has bolstered demand for charter flights in the last year and is expected to continue.'

2 Afghan lawmakers among 392 evacuated by India

2 Afghan lawmakers among 392 evacuated by India

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

India on Sunday brought back nearly 400 people, including 329 of its nationals and two Afghan lawmakers, in three different flights as part of its efforts to evacuate its citizens from Kabul in the backdrop of the deteriorating situation in the city after its takeover by the Taliban

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Most of those who tested positive either recently arrived from African countries or were in contact with such people.

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share.

Praful Patel grilled for 8 hrs in alleged aviation scam

Praful Patel grilled for 8 hrs in alleged aviation scam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

He is the first high-profile person who has deposed before the ED in this case.

Not that courageous to invest in Air India: Anand Mahindra

Not that courageous to invest in Air India: Anand Mahindra

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

No-frills carrier IndiGo has expressed interest to buy Air India

Imran Khan in US, will meet Trump on Monday

Imran Khan in US, will meet Trump on Monday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Nawaz Sharif was the last Pakistani prime minister to visit the US on an official trip in October 2015.

Singer Remo summoned by cops for threatening minor girl

Singer Remo summoned by cops for threatening minor girl

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Singer Remo Fernandes has been issued summons by Goa Police to appear before it for threatening a minor girl, but he said he would not be able to present as he is out of the country.

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.

The best airline staff in the world

The best airline staff in the world

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Here are the world's most courteous, friendly, helpful and efficient airline crews from each continent.

Restrictions on local carriers flying abroad set to ease

Restrictions on local carriers flying abroad set to ease

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Ajit Singh says will seek cabinet nod to scrap 5-year, 20 aircraft rule.

The world's best airlines in 2017

The world's best airlines in 2017

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

Asian and Middle Eastern airlines -- but no Indian names -- dominated the Top 10 slots at the World Airline Awards.

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'When I stepped on Indian soil, I lay down on the ground and kissed my homeland.'

IndiGo approaches investment board in run-up to IPO

IndiGo approaches investment board in run-up to IPO

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Talks gain ground of strategic stake sale to foreign investor.

Air India opposes changes to ownership norms

Air India opposes changes to ownership norms

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Existing norms mandate 2/3rd of members of an airline's board must comprise Indian nationals

These are Saudi's 13 demands from Qatar to lift embargo

These are Saudi's 13 demands from Qatar to lift embargo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The list, according to media reports, also features reducing ties with Iran and closing a Turkish military base.

IndiGo bars woman in 'short dress' from boarding flight

IndiGo bars woman in 'short dress' from boarding flight

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The woman, who was wearing a dress, missed her flight, though she was accommodated on a later flight after she reportedly changed into trousers.

Indian aviation faces swadeshi headwinds

Indian aviation faces swadeshi headwinds

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Amber Dubey explains why India needs to stop blocking competition if it ever wants to become the top aviation market.

Vistara, AirAsia to boost their fleet size to 20 planes within a year

Vistara, AirAsia to boost their fleet size to 20 planes within a year

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Vistara has a three-class configuration with business, premium economy and economy cabins.

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

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Qatar has tried to make itself more attractive to tourists and launched a "Summer in Qatar" initiative this year to try to attract visitors during the brutally hot months of June, July and August.

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

'Shouldn't the DGCA ensure both safety and convenience of passengers?' 'And convenience has been a casualty as nobody knows which Jet flight would be grounded next, throwing passengers' plans in disarray,' says Nivedita Mookerji.

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Jet Airways drama: 10 unanswered questions

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'Shouldn't the DGCA ensure both safety and convenience of passengers?' 'And convenience has been a casualty as nobody knows which Jet flight would be grounded next, throwing passengers' plans in disarray,' says Nivedita Mookerji.

Foreign airlines join in offering discounts on Independence Day

Foreign airlines join in offering discounts on Independence Day

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Indian and global carriers are offering limited period discounted fares to attract flyers from New Delhi on the occasion of the 68th Independence Day.

India's most reputed airline brands, Air India tops

India's most reputed airline brands, Air India tops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Debt-ridden national carrier Air India tops a brand reputation survey.

ED summons Praful Patel in UPA-era aviation scam

ED summons Praful Patel in UPA-era aviation scam

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The NCP leader said that he will be happy to cooperate with the ED so that the agency understands the "complexities" of the aviation sector.

IndiGo rejigs ownership structure ahead of IPO

IndiGo rejigs ownership structure ahead of IPO

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Move aimed at giving more headroom to foreign investors.

Ex-airline CMD flagged Praful's favour to rivals

Ex-airline CMD flagged Praful's favour to rivals

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

The letter was sent as an early warning of what was then widely being perceived as a plunder of national resources.

Modi's ambition: To make India the most open economy for FDI

Modi's ambition: To make India the most open economy for FDI

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Relaxing FDI norms will provide a major impetus to employment and job creation.

Delhi, Gurugram drown yet again; waterlogging gives commuters a hard time

Delhi, Gurugram drown yet again; waterlogging gives commuters a hard time

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Traffic in national capital Delhi and adjoining Gurugram went haywire on Wednesday after heavy rains resulted in waterlogging in many parts of the city.

IndiGo lures grounded SpiceJet pilots

IndiGo lures grounded SpiceJet pilots

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

The airline is trying to save on wage costs by cutting the normal notice period of six months by about half for pilots who have already resigned.

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.