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The secretary also told Air India CMD that a list of all pending litigations have to be drawn up.

PMO wants quick disinvestment of Air India subsidiaries

Air India has a total debt burden of around Rs 55,000 crore.

12 May 2019 12:12 PM

Last week, an Air India union official criticised the government's plan to privatise the airline saying that handing over of a company to private players was not a remedy.

Interact with media only after prior approval of CMD: Air India tells staff

The airline said there have been instances where employees have interacted with media portraying company in bad light.

03 May 2019 11:38 AM

Objecting to Kathpalia’s appointment, ICPA – the union of Air India pilots – alleged that the top officials were “bending backwards to elevate a tainted official”. (Photo: Twitter)

AI pilot suspended for faling pre-flight alcohol test gets promoted

In a notification, the national carrier said Kathpalia will take charge from Wednesday.

30 Apr 2019 5:48 PM

A long line of passengers was seen at the airport following the same. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Immigration servers at IGI Airport resumes operation, 8 flights delayed

The system was restored after over five hours at 8.45 am.

29 Apr 2019 7:40 AM

The spokesperson said total 149 flights were delayed on Saturday because of the software shutdown. (Representational Image)

Air India software shutdown effect: 137 flights to be delayed today as well

The average duration of delay -- on these 137 flights of Sunday -- would be of 197 minutes, the airline's spokesperson said.

28 Apr 2019 3:08 PM

Thousands of passengers had a harrowing time Saturday morning at airports across the world as Air India's passenger service system (PSS) did not function from 3:30 am to 8:45 am due to a technical glitch. (Photo: Representational)

Air India software shutdown effect: 137 flights to be delayed Sunday

The average duration of delay -- on these 137 flights of Sunday -- would be of 197 minutes, the airline's spokesperson said.

28 Apr 2019 11:41 AM

Air India passengers stranded at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

155 AI flights get delayed as snag hits check-in software

The average number of flights that Air India group, which also includes subsidiaries Alliance Air and Air India Express, flies daily is around 674.

28 Apr 2019 7:02 AM

Beyond 24 hours of initial booking time, this option is not available and the passenger has to pay the relevant cancellation/change fees for amendment.

Air India to not charge fees for ticket cancellation done on booking day

This facility will be available only if the flight is scheduled at least seven days after the booking date.

27 Apr 2019 1:35 PM

Many passengers complained on social media about being stranded at airports. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

'Systems restored,' says Air India after services affected across world for hours

Server was down since around 3 am due to which airline is unable to issue boarding passes to passengers at airports.

27 Apr 2019 8:27 AM

India has long had only two full-service long-haul carriers, state-run Air India and Jet Airways.

'Bonanza time': Foreign carriers savour rising India demand as Jet Airways crumbles

Jet Airways's descent into crisis has benefited international airlines in with of rising fares and demand, data showed.

26 Apr 2019 4:58 PM

As many as 207 people were killed and around 450 left wounded in eight blasts that shook Sri Lankan cities of Colombo, Negombo, Kochchikade, and Batticaloa on Easter Sunday. (Photo: File)

Air India waives off charges for cancellation of flights to,from Colombo

Air India took to Twitter to inform passengers about the important announcement.

21 Apr 2019 8:37 PM

"We have already recruited a lot of pilots. We have about 20 of them already, all from Jet Airways as at present only Jet pilots are available in the market. Our intention is to hire up to 50 pilots. So we will be inducting another 25-30 pilots going forward," Air India Express chief executive officer Shyam K Sunder said. (Photo: File | AFP)

Air India Express mulls leasing some Jet Airways' Boeing 737 aircrafts

Before halting operations temporarily mid-last week due to severe cash-drought, Jet Airways was forced to ground 69 planes.

21 Apr 2019 5:47 PM

Air India chairman Ashwani Lohani is expected to meet Kumar on Friday to discuss his plans of leasing five Jet Airways' B777s. Air India is keen to launch more international routes and enhance frequencies on the existing ones, said a source.

Air India chairman may meet SBI chief over leasing Jet Airways planes

The SBI-led consortium of lenders are now running the Jet Airways under a debt recast plan.

19 Apr 2019 2:12 PM

Airline stopped its international operations from April 11, leaving its passengers in the lurch at several international airports across the world.

Air India offers special fares to Jet Airways stranded int'l passengers

Jet Airways will be allowed to avail special stranded passenger fares from the destinations common with Air India.

19 Apr 2019 8:56 AM

“Even though Jet was a major competitor to Kingfisher at the time I feel sorry to see such a large private airline on the brink of failure when government used 35K crores (Rs 35,000 crores) of public funds to bail out Air India. Just being a PSU is no excuse for discrimination,” Mallya wrote on Twitter. (File Photo)

Vijay Mallya talks about 'airline karma' in message for cash-strapped Jet Airways

Mallya, fighting his extradition to India on charges of fraud and money laundering amounting to an alleged Rs 9,000 crores.

17 Apr 2019 12:51 PM

Mallya, who is facing trial for alleged fraud and money laundering amounting to Rs 9,000 crore, is currently facing trial at a London court. (Photo: File)

Airline Karma: Mallya extends sympathies on Jet Airways crisis

Mallya held the central government responsible for the collapse of his Kingfisher airlines as well as Jet Airways.

17 Apr 2019 10:58 AM

Government has decided to extend the deadline for submission of EoI for AIATSL till May 16. (Photo: Air India | twitter)

Govt to extend deadline for submission of bids for sale of AI's ground handling arm

Proceeds from the sale of these four subsidiaries would be used to pay off Air India's debt.

15 Apr 2019 2:57 PM

Pakistan had kept its airspace fully closed after an Indian Air Force strike on a terror camp in Balakot on February 26. (Photo:AP)

Pakistan slightly open airspace for west bound flights from India

Pakistan opened one of its 11 air routes for west-bound flights from India and Air India and Turkish Airlines have started using it.

06 Apr 2019 1:51 PM

The court heard how the lawyer drank three bottles of wine on the long-haul flight before abusing the cabin crew. (Photo:ANI)

Drunk Air India passenger, who went on racist rant, jailed in UK

Simone Burns was described as 'drunk and obnoxious' during a hearing at Isleworth Crown Court in London on Thursday.

05 Apr 2019 4:32 PM

About Air India, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said a revival plan has been prepared for the national carrier that focuses on various aspects, including a comprehensive financial package and transferring non-core debt and assets to a special purpose vehicle. (Photo: File | AFP)

Airlines responsible for their financial performance: Suresh Prabhu

Government is constantly responding to industry, including reduction in central excise duty on jet fuel to 11 pc from 14 pc, he said.

31 Mar 2019 5:42 PM

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