RBI extends ECB borrowing window for airlines till March 2016
The Reserve Bank Thursday extended the deadline for aviation sector to raise funds through external commercial borrowings (ECBs) route by a year till March, a move aimed at providing relief to the cash-crunched sector.
Jun 11, 2015, 20:20 PM IST
Air India pilots oppose secret ballot for recognising trade unions
The national carrier currently has 15 recognized trade unions representing around 22,000 employees of erstwhile Indian Airlines, besides Air India.
Jun 09, 2015, 18:43 PM IST
Indian airlines urge govt to prevent 'poaching' of workforce
Flagging its concern over "rampant poaching" of skilled workforce including engineers and cabin crew by global carriers, primarily the cash-rich Gulf airlines, the domestic airline industry has urged the government to formulate some regulations to tackle the issue.
May 26, 2015, 19:31 PM IST
Air travel in India sees 17.9% rise in March: IATA
Air travel demand in India rose by nearly 18 percent in March, more than-two fold of the global average, on account of improved economy and market stimulation by way of heavy discounts offered by the Indian airlines during the period, the IATA on Wednesday said.
May 06, 2015, 19:14 PM IST
Six new airlines to start operations in the new year: Govt
Six new airlines are expected to fly the Indian skies next year, the government said on Tuesday as it asked states to join hands to promote regional connectivity and help the aviation sector meet its burgeoning losses by reducing taxes on jet fuel.
Dec 30, 2014, 18:02 PM IST
Domestic air traffic registers 14.35% growth in November
The number of passengers rose to 58.74 lakh as against 51.37 lakh carried by the seven Indian airlines a year-ago, the data showed.
Dec 18, 2014, 22:39 PM IST
Code-share agreements soon with Star Alliance members: AI
National carrier Air India Wednesday said it expects to put-in place code-share partnerships with most member airlines of the Star Alliance grouping by March next year.
Dec 17, 2014, 22:54 PM IST
India's domestic air passenger traffic up 16.3%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Friday that India`s domestic market increased by 16.3 percent last month as a result of market stimulation by domestic carriers.
Dec 05, 2014, 14:01 PM IST
India's domestic air traffic grew by over 16% in Oct: IATA
Market stimulation by local airlines helped domestic air traffic in India grow by 16.3 percent, more than China, in October compared to the same period last year, according to data released by International Air Transport Association (IATA) Thursday.
Dec 04, 2014, 22:41 PM IST
IndiGo, India's lone profit-making airlines
IndiGo, India`s biggest carrier, which announced Wednesday a draft deal to buy 250 Airbus aircraft, has consistently racked up profits as rivals become mired in red ink from cut-throat fare wars.
Oct 15, 2014, 18:42 PM IST
Small city routes hold big potential for Indian airlines
Much of that growth is expected to come from smaller cities like Patna, where more people are flying for the first time.
Oct 06, 2014, 13:21 PM IST
Air India website blocked by few sites in India, abroad
An unprecedented 80,000 hits a minute were recorded from some sites which blocked bookings by genuine passengers.
Aug 29, 2014, 19:17 PM IST
Air India faces maximum passenger complaints
Air India tops the list of passenger complaints lodged against Indian airlines in July this year, followed by no-frill carrier SpiceJet, official data shows.
Aug 27, 2014, 22:54 PM IST
Air India website crashes after offering tickets for Rs 100
The website of Air India has crashed due to unprecedented traffic after the airline announced to celebrate the merger with the Indian Airlines by offering tickets with base fare of Rs 100 (taxes and other charges extra) starting Wednesday.
Aug 27, 2014, 13:57 PM IST
Air India to observe 'Air India Day' Wednesday.
National carrier Air India will celebrate on Wednesday its merger with erstwhile Indian Airlines as 'Air India Day', offering tickets for Rs 100 for a limited period.
Aug 26, 2014, 22:40 PM IST
Govt mulling strategy to boost performance of airlines: Raju
Concerned over "unsatisfactory performance" of Indian airlines in taking on foreign competition, the government is considering a new strategy to motivate them to perform and take away overseas flying rights of those who fail to do so.
Aug 24, 2014, 15:10 PM IST
More new airlines likely to fly in Indian sky in coming months
While AirAsia India, Ligare Aviation Limited, Quickjet Cargo Airlines and LEPL Projects Limited have been granted the Air Operator's Permit (AOP) or the flying licence, the two pending cases are those of Tata-SIA Airlines Limited and Air Pegasus Limited, Minister of State for Civil Aviation G M Siddeshwara has said.
Jul 22, 2014, 18:46 PM IST
Over Rs 5,840 loss for Indian airline industry in 2012-13: Govt
Air India's operating loss was Rs 3,373 crore in 2009-10, Rs 4,087 crore in 2010-11, Rs 5,537 crore in 2011-12 and Rs 3,159 crore in 2012-13.
Jul 22, 2014, 16:01 PM IST
AI-IA merger: SC agrees to examine issues arising out of it
A bench headed by Chief Justice R M Lodha sought their responses within six weeks and posted the matter for hearing after 10 weeks.
Jul 18, 2014, 20:53 PM IST
Air India to be formally inducted into Star Alliance today
The ceremony at the IGI Airport would see Air India unveiling a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and an Airbus A-320.
Jul 11, 2014, 09:00 AM IST