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Airlines

Etihad drops plan to lease Boeing aircraft from Jet

The airline has been facing a tough time from its pilots as well as the regulator DGCA for quite some time now.

Oct 26, 2014, 16:27 PM IST

DGCA mulling action against airlines for lapses on pilot test

The PPC is an essential requirement for maintaining the validity of a pilot's licence. If these tests are not conducted on time as per the rules, the licence becomes invalid.

Oct 26, 2014, 15:19 PM IST

APAI questions 'non-existent' low fares offered by airlines

The association also sought to know as to what action the regulator intends to take against the carriers on the issue.

Oct 26, 2014, 12:33 PM IST

Jet Airways' chief operating officer Subodh Karnik quits

Top Jet Airways' officer Subodh Karnik has quit the airline, becoming the latest in a spate of resignations from the premier private carrier after Gulf-based Etihad Airways picked up 24 percent stake in it.

Oct 24, 2014, 21:04 PM IST

Surat-based diamond companies to start an airline service

In a first of its kind initiative, four Surat-based diamond companies have come together to start an airline service to connect Surat with smaller cities in Gujarat.

Oct 22, 2014, 00:16 AM IST

Airlines add spice to festive season with fares starting at Rs 899

Domestic carriers resorted to another round of discounted fares with cash-strapped SpiceJet making the first move with a limited-period discounted one-way domestic fare offer, ranging from all-inclusive fares of Rs 899 to Rs 2,499.

Oct 21, 2014, 22:59 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

6 carriers, including Jet Airways, unveiled as Etihad partners

Initially, six airlines will participate in the new partnership - airberlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Jet Airways, Darwin A-irline and Etihad Airways.

Oct 09, 2014, 14:20 PM IST

Etihad Airways unveils new partnerships with six airlines

The United Arab Emirates` (UAE) flagship carrier, Etihad Airways, Wednesday unveiled Etihad Airways Partners, a new brand which brings together like-minded airlines to offer customers more choice through improved networks and schedules and enhanced frequent flyer benefits.

Oct 08, 2014, 20:15 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 renews insurance for $26.75 million at 15% premium

Despite hardening insurance market for airlines globally following some major tragedies this year, national carrier Air India has been able to renew its cover with just 15 percent rise in premium for its 132- aircraft fleet.

Sep 28, 2014, 18:36 PM IST

Airlines oppose Govt policy on connectivity to remote areas

Airlines and private charter operators have opposed the government's draft policy on air connectivity to regional and remote areas, saying it will have severe impact on their financial strength.

Sep 21, 2014, 18:36 PM IST

Air India tops travellers' complaints list among airlines

According to report, Air India tops the list with 213 complaints from travellers followed by SpiceJet with 129 and IndiGo with 92. GoAir with 81 and Jet Airways with 61 complaints followed.

Aug 27, 2014, 19:18 PM IST

DGCA tightens screw on airlines on travellers' complaints

A large chunk of air travellers have been resenting problems relating to delayed flights and customer services of various airlines, though official data showed substantially less number of complaints in July compared to June.

Aug 27, 2014, 18:16 PM IST

Airlines need to discuss high taxes on ATF with govt: AirAsia

Stating that higher taxes on aviation turbine fuel should be brought down to boost the country's aviation sector, no-frill carrier AirAsia India Tuesday asked all airlines to have a discussion with the government on this issue.

Aug 26, 2014, 18:18 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

Two Air India unions seek CBI probe into airline's losses

Taking their fight against the airline's management to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's door, two Air India unions have sought a CBI probe into the state-run carrier's losses and bringing those responsible to book.

Aug 24, 2014, 15:00 PM IST

Airlines run into audit red-flags over 'going concern' status

Amid continuing difficulties in airline space to generate profits and raise funds, independent auditors of at least two Indian carriers have raised red-flags over their 'going concern' status claims.

Aug 17, 2014, 19:38 PM IST