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Total revenue stood at Rs 20,524.56 crore in the year-ago period.

Air India net loss reduces to Rs 3,643 crore

Air India's total debt stood at Rs 48,876.81 crore at the end of March 2017.

18 Jul 2017 5:56 PM

Air India is drawing up a proposal to offer voluntary buyouts to just over a third of its 40,000 employees.

Air India eyes proposal to offer voluntary buyouts to 1/3rd of its staff

India's flag carrier is on block after Modi's cabinet approved plans to privatise this loss-making airline.

18 Jul 2017 4:12 PM

A union of Air India employees will hold a protest on July 18 against the disinvestment of the national carrier. (Representational Image)

Air India union to stage protest at IGI airport against disinvestment

The grouping comprising nearly 8,000 of total 21,137 Air India employees held a general body meeting to deliberate on its strategy.

14 Jul 2017 9:49 AM

Gulf carrier Oman Air's CEO Paul Gregorowitsch said the airline had no intention to bid for Air India or any of its wings. (Representational Image)

Gulf carrier Oman Air not ready to bid for debt-reeling Air India

Oman Air's CEO said he would leave the bidding for Air India to priority of other Indian carriers.

13 Jul 2017 7:50 PM

Air India is surviving on a bailout package of Rs 30,000 package from UPA government.

No meat on Air India flights under Parl panel's lense

Panel to seek an explanation from Air India as to on what basis such a decision was taken.

13 Jul 2017 11:17 AM

The story of paintings going missing is hardly new

The Ministry of Culture has been approached and has agreed to give a grant to open the museum.

13 Jul 2017 4:09 AM

A manoeuvre like Satyam would stand the government in good stead to ensure that there is no interference from vested interests. (Representational image)

Air India, NPAs: PM’s true test has begun

Agreed that Air India is a running concern, but what it has cost the national exchequer is incalculable.

12 Jul 2017 2:32 AM

The policy hasn't gone down well with many (Photo: Twitter)

Air India's all vegetarian policy gets trolled by Vistara

The tweet mentioning they let passengers choose seems like an attempt to troll Air India's policy.

11 Jul 2017 8:29 PM

Air India has said that the move will reduce costs and improve catering services.

Air India decision to ban non-veg leaves bad taste

Fliers have mixed reaction to move to serve only veg food on domestic flights.

11 Jul 2017 2:47 AM

Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani. (Photo: Twitter).

Air India takes non-veg food off its domestic flights

Airline says it will continue to offer non-veg foods for its international passengers in economy class.

10 Jul 2017 12:53 PM

A Parliamentary panel has sought details from the government on giving in-principal approval to its divest stake in Air India. (Representational Image)

Parliamentary panel seeks details on AI disinvestment from govt

Government officials as well as officials from air India are expected to provide reports to a Parliamentary Standing Committee.

09 Jul 2017 5:53 PM

India is considering selling Air India in parts to make it attractive to potential buyers. (Representational Image)

Modi govt eyeing sale of Air India in parts to attract buyers

Once India's largest carrier, Air India's market share slumped to 13 percent with growing competition from private players.

09 Jul 2017 10:50 AM

Air India MD Ashwani Lohani was present at an event to celebrate launch of direct non-stop flight yesterday.

Air India to add LA, Houston in its list of US destinations

Announcement comes a day after launch of first direct flight from Delhi to Washington DC.

08 Jul 2017 10:57 AM

Air India has been surviving on government's Rs 30,000 crore bailout scheme.

Air India to sell land in Mauritius to NBCC for Rs 3.1 cr

On June 28, CCEA gave its in-principle approval for disinvestment of Air India.

07 Jul 2017 6:31 PM

Indigo is keen on buying parts of Air India's international arm. (Representational Image)

IndiGo interested in Air India's international arm

Last month, Union Cabinet gave an in-principle nod to disinvestment of Air India and IndiGo expressed interest in buying stakes.

07 Jul 2017 10:51 AM

The government-appointed corporate stalwarts on the AI board of directors have failed to provide strategic leadership.

Time for Air India’s makeover?

India no longer needs a state-owned national airline.

06 Jul 2017 5:40 AM

Air India was in news again for a flight that took off without a functioning air-conditioner.

WATCH: Air India flight takes off without working AC, flyers protest

Air India flight AI-880 took off without a functioning AC , leaving 168 passengers fanning themselves for air.

03 Jul 2017 6:31 PM

Some passengers protested and some took to Twitter to complain about the AC problem in the flight. (Photo: Screengrab)

Video: No 'air' in AI after air conditioning malfunctions onboard

In a video that has gone viral, livid passengers can be seen fanning themselves and complaining to the staff onboard about the malfunction.

03 Jul 2017 1:00 PM

Involve Parliament in any move on Air India

This lack of faith could make the response to unloading shares on the public fairly lukewarm.

03 Jul 2017 12:21 AM

Air India has a debt of Rs 52,000 crore and is surviving on a bailout package of Rs 30,000 crore approved in 2012.

InterGlobe tanks 6 pc as IndiGo warms up to Air India buy

IndiGo is the market leader in the domestic aviation sector with a share of little over 41 per cent.

30 Jun 2017 12:45 PM

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