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Tatas bring in talent from group companies to revive Air India
Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Due to the group's presence across multiple businesses, it is in a unique position in...

Will the new management manage to revive Jet Airways ahead of March deadline?
Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The consortium of UAE-based businessman Murari Lal Jalan and UK-based private equity...

'Everybody wants to travel on an airline where they feel respected'
Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

'Our focus is not going to be metro to metro routes.' 'We will begin by focusing on...

Why flights are unlikely to resume any time soon
Rediff.com10 May 2020

'Indian aviation cannot resume without at least three major airports being functional....

Your flight check-in will never be the same again
Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Extended check-in time, frequent disinfection every hour, additional queue managers at...

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat
Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Reduction in fuel price was supposed to bring back good luck for Indian airlines. But...

DGCA error forced Pak F-16s to intercept SpiceJet flight
Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The DGCA official who wrongly assigned the code of Antonov AN-32 -- an aircraft used by...

Jet may get Rs 1000 cr lifeline on Monday
Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

The money is expected to be disbursed by the lenders consortium led by SBI after the...

IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them
Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

IndiGo's situation points to a deeper malaise where skill shortage can challenge...

Rs 2500 cr rights issue key to Jet's revival plans
Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Additionally, promoter Naresh Goyal and Etihad Airways, which owns a 24 per cent stake...

Why ATF price cut won't lead to cheaper flight tickets
Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

However, the reduction in ATF prices will provide some cushion to airlines engaged in a...

Boeing gives Jet Airways a helping hand
Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

'Boeing has returned some cash to the airline which will help it improve the current...

Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?
Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

One thing is certain: The part-Goan, part-Malayali group CEO of Air Asia is not your...

Why IndiGo will always miss 'Captain Ghosh'
Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Aditya Ghosh, with no prior aviation background or MBA degree, managed not only to...

Despite jobless Indian pilots, why are Indian airlines still hiring expat pilots?
Rediff.com10 May 2017

Airlines tell Arindam Majumder and Aneesh Phadnis they are forced to look at expats due...

Handcuffed from Dubai to Delhi
Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

With passengers flying Indian skies getting more and more unruly, day by day, airlines...

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace
Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Major global airlines, including Gulf carriers, are keen to invest in this space.

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.

Why Indian airlines are reluctant to fly foreign routes
Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

According to sector estimates, it takes at least six months to develop a route.

How Air India is flying high on promotional schemes
Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A Mumbai-Delhi air ticket is now available upwards of Rs 3,700 for next day travel on...