Air India: News
10 Nov 2017
JaipurJaipur: AI pilot deserts plane on runway, leaves passengers stranded
In a bizarre incident, an Air India pilot scheduled to take off from the Jaipur airport suddenly declared his shift was over and left the plane stranded on the runway.
09 Nov 2017
Jet AirwaysAI trolls IndiGo over passenger manhandling video, then deletes ads
Air India took a jibe at IndiGo after a video of its staff thrashing a passenger went viral.
08 Nov 2017
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)IndiGo staff assaults passenger, employee who recorded video sacked instead
There was outrage on social media after a video of IndiGo staff dragging and thrashing a passenger at the Delhi Airport went viral.
05 Nov 2017
IndiaAir India selling flats worth Rs. 50cr to SBI: Sources
Even as the strategic sale of Air India (AI) proceeds, reports have emerged that it is in advanced talks with SBI for the sale of two residential properties.
23 Oct 2017
Indian RailwaysNo confirmed Rajdhani AC-I/II tickets? Fly Air India instead
Now that former Air India chairman Ashwani Lohani is the Railway Board chairman, he is looking to implement a scheme where railway passengers with unconfirmed tickets can fly to their destination instead.
01 Oct 2017
ChennaiFlight services disrupted in Chennai due to heavy rain
Heavy rain in the early hours of Sunday morning, and the resultant low visibility in Chennai has disrupted both domestic and international flight services to and from the city.
26 Sep 2017
Directorate General of Civil AviationAir India Maharaja will sell scraps to make ends meet
Embattled state-run Air India now plans on vacating its unused hangar space at airports and sell out accumulated scrap to cut costs.
10 Sep 2017
IndiaAir India's debt may get excluded for stake sale
Centre may keep out a part of Air India's debt to draw investors.
07 Sep 2017
Jet AirwaysIndiGo will pursue Jet Airways if Air India bid fails
IndiGo, run by billionaire aviation entrepreneurs Rahul Bhatia and Rakesh Gangwal, was the first to show its interest in buying Air India, when the government decided to sell stakes of the state-run airline.
07 Sep 2017
IndiaBefore privatization, clear our dues, appeals AI pilots to Center
Privatization will be supported if the pending allowances are cleared.
06 Sep 2017
India130 Air India pilots to be grounded for skipping alcohol-test
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is planning to ground over 130 pilots and 430 cabin crew members of Air India.
05 Sep 2017
KochiAI flight veers off runway at Kochi airport, no casualties
A major accident was averted when an Air India flight from Abu Dhabi landed at the Kochi Airport this morning around 2:40am and veered off the runway.
04 Sep 2017
IndiaAir India announces 50% discount on tickets for select categories
If you are a student, army personnel or a senior citizen, who is planning to take a trip soon, I have some good news for you.
01 Sep 2017
Air DeccanFocus on regional connectivity pushes up airfares for bigger cities
Domestic flights between metros and big cities are set to go up a notch as the government looks to direct funding to air connectivity between smaller towns.
01 Sep 2017
IndiaAir India stake sale soon, hints Jaitley
Now that two parties have formally expressed interest in buying the national carrier Air India, FinMin Jaitley has hinted that an expeditious decision will soon be taken on its disinvestment.
21 Aug 2017
IndiaAir India owns a flat worth Rs. 10.36 crore. Why?
The Maharaja aka Air India, after two failed attempts, will again try to auction some of its prime properties in Mumbai.
17 Aug 2017
Delhi High CourtGet ready to pay more for excess baggage on flights
The luxury of flying keeps getting costlier for the common man. In the latest blow for passengers, airlines are now free to charge up to Rs. 350/kg for luggage beyond 15kg.
15 Aug 2017
IndiaAir India gets Rs. 927 crore breather, banks shy away
The center has pumped in another Rs. 927 crore in Air India this month, keeping its promise of fund infusion made almost a decade ago.
14 Aug 2017
IndiaPSUs marching towards disinvestment, a pleasant sight for Indian economy
Public sector undertaking (PSUs) is a sensitive topic. There are two aspects of it - one from the perspective of why it was created in the first place and the other from what it has turned out to be.
06 Aug 2017
ChicagoAir India flight stopped in US over missing seat-belt tags
In yet another embarrassment for Air India, one of its flights which was scheduled to take-off from Chicago for India was stopped over missing seat belt tag numbers.
04 Aug 2017
IndiaJet goes the Air India way, restricts menu
Indian airlines are on a cost-cutting spree. After Air India eliminated non-vegetarian meals for domestic economy passengers, Jet Airways has taken a similar route.
02 Aug 2017
Arun JaitleyAir India may retain national carrier tag to garner valuation
Finance minister Arun Jaitley said that the government is mulling on retaining the national carrier status of Air India.
29 Jul 2017
Plane CrashHuman remains likely from 50-year-old Air India crashes found
Body parts believed to belong to passengers on either of two Air India planes that crashed 50 years ago have been found in the French Alps.
26 Jul 2017
IndiaAir India menu to soon have wines, mocktails and more!
In a bid to woo business class and international passengers, Air India is now planning on introducing items from regional cuisine, mocktails and wines in their menu soon.
25 Jul 2017
IndiaAir India privatization plan garners interest from PE funds
Air India, perhaps, never felt so wanted in its entire tenure as it's now.
21 Jul 2017
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)2kg morphine mixture found hidden in Air India catering trolley
About two kilograms of morphine mixture was found hidden in an Air India catering trolley at Delhi's IGI Airport on July 19.
20 Jul 2017
IndiaYes, it will be corporate culture for Air India staff
With the complete overhauling of Air India in the offing, Air India chairman Ashwani Lohani has asked the staff to be ready for a complete change in work culture.
13 Jul 2017
IndiGoAir India: Sale plan green, assets in red, future grey
NDA government might have okayed the plan to sell off Air India but the fact remains that no one wants to touch it with a 10-foot pole.
09 Jul 2017
IndiaAir India launches direct Delhi-Washington flight, LA, Texas, Houston next
Air India is planning to expand its network in the US. It is now considering adding Los Angeles and Houston or Dallas as its newest destinations.
27 Jun 2017
MF HusainAir India puts its museum plan on hold
With Air India in talks of privatizing its carrier, it faces major hurdles in funding and thereby stalls its state-of-the-art museum. The museum, which was once a much talked about affair as it has some gem collections worth exhibiting will be now biting the dust.
23 Jun 2017
IndiaAir India story: the airline that was destined to crash
Rumors are afloat that the Tata Group is interested in buying the white elephant of the Indian government, Air India.
22 Jun 2017
IndiaIs Tata going to take over Air India?
The Centre is reportedly inquiring whether the Tata Group is interested in buying state-owned Air India of which the latter is the original promoter.
14 Jun 2017
IndiaIndian flyers can now avail services from Chinese, Turkish carriers
Indian flyers can now avail the services of affordable airlines including the well-networked Turkish Airlines as well as Chinese flight carriers.
12 Jun 2017
IndiaAir India staff: no salad, less magazines to save airlines
According to reports, Air India is on the last leg of its journey with the NDA government making it a priority to get rid of the deadweight that is eating into profits. But it is not the end unless its finally over.
30 May 2017
IndiaCBI to probe UPA's aviation ministry decisions, files 3 FIRs
The CBI has registered a preliminary inquiry into the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines saying the merger resulted in heavy losses to Indian taxpayers.
26 May 2017
India3 years of Modi - how has business landscape changed?
As NDA government is now on the mature end of its tenure, it's not only India which is watching its every move but the entire world is.
