All stories by Arindam Majumder And Aneesh Phadnis
Tatas bring in talent from group companies to revive Air India
Rediff.com16 Apr 2022Due to the group's presence across multiple businesses, it is in a unique position in the aviation industry to bring the best of talents.
Will the new management manage to revive Jet Airways ahead of March deadline?
Rediff.com4 Feb 2022The consortium of UAE-based businessman Murari Lal Jalan and UK-based private equity fund Kalrock Capital is rushing to restart Jet Airways' operations, even though differences have emerged over who will fund expenses before operations commence, sources said. The airline applied to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for recertification of its air operator certificate in the last week of January. The regulator is likely to inspect the airline's preparedness to operate a flight in the middle of this month, after which it will be asked to operate a proving flight to demonstrate its ability to conduct flights safely and in accordance with rules.
'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 metro to non-metro (routes).' 'Metro to tier-2 cities or tier-3 cities is where there is a lot of space for affordable, efficient carriers.'
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. If Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata are shut, there is little chance that airlines will start flying even if the government gives the go-ahead.'
Your flight check-in will never be the same again
Rediff.com26 Apr 2020Extended check-in time, frequent disinfection every hour, additional queue managers at entry, exit, boarding point, check-in halls, security check areas and boarding gates, with social distancing markers and reminders - welcome to our airports post-coronavirus.
With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat
Rediff.com29 Feb 2020Reduction in fuel price was supposed to bring back good luck for Indian airlines. But with the global spread of coronavirus, airlines are being forced to rejig their network, cut flights, and delay launches.
DGCA error forced Pak F-16s to intercept SpiceJet flight
Rediff.com19 Oct 2019The DGCA official who wrongly assigned the code of Antonov AN-32 -- an aircraft used by the IAF -- to the SpiceJet aircraft has been suspended, report Arindam Majumder and Aneesh Phadnis.
Jet may get Rs 1000 cr lifeline on Monday
Rediff.com14 Apr 2019The money is expected to be disbursed by the lenders consortium led by SBI after the Jet management submits an operational plan on how it intends to use the money till May 7.
IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them
Rediff.com28 Feb 2019IndiGo's situation points to a deeper malaise where skill shortage can challenge India's status as the fastest-growing aviation market, say experts.
Rs 2500 cr rights issue key to Jet's revival plans
Rediff.com16 Feb 2019Additionally, promoter Naresh Goyal and Etihad Airways, which owns a 24 per cent stake in the airline, will infuse around Rs 2,000 crore into the airline, sources aware of the development said.
Why ATF price cut won't lead to cheaper flight tickets
Rediff.com7 Dec 2018However, the reduction in ATF prices will provide some cushion to airlines engaged in a protracted price war have lost control over pricing in one the world's most price sensitive domestic markets.
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 liquidity crisis.'
Has Tony Fernandes got AirAsia stuck in turbulence?
Rediff.com9 Jun 2018One thing is certain: The part-Goan, part-Malayali group CEO of Air Asia is not your usual boardroom CEO, and he cultivates the maverick businessman image, buying race car teams and football clubs and taking off-beat bets with his mentor and now buddy Richard Branson of Virgin.
Why IndiGo will always miss 'Captain Ghosh'
Rediff.com28 Apr 2018Aditya Ghosh, with no prior aviation background or MBA degree, managed not only to become the CEO of an airline but even piloted it to the top with almost half of the market.
Despite jobless Indian pilots, why are Indian airlines still hiring expat pilots?
Rediff.com10 May 2017Airlines tell Arindam Majumder and Aneesh Phadnis they are forced to look at expats due to a lack of commanders, a position that requires experience.
Handcuffed from Dubai to Delhi
Rediff.com17 Jan 2017With passengers flying Indian skies getting more and more unruly, day by day, airlines are forced to stock rope and handcuffs on board and use them as they did the other day on a Dubai-Delhi flight.
The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace
Rediff.com24 Oct 2016Major global airlines, including Gulf carriers, are keen to invest in this space.
London, Paris, Bangkok: 30% cheaper fares woo fliers
Rediff.com4 Aug 2016The 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 2016According 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 2016A Mumbai-Delhi air ticket is now available upwards of Rs 3,700 for next day travel on all airlines.