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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

The Air India spokesperson said the boarding passes seemed to be printed during the Vibrant Gujarat Summit held in January and the photographs were part of the advertisement from ‘third parties’.

Air India withdraws boarding passes with Modi pictures

Former Punjab DGP Shashi Kant on Monday tweeted a photograph of his boarding pass issued at the New Delhi airport.

26 Mar 2019 3:06 AM

Air India spokesperson Dhananjay Kumar said the boarding passes seemed to be one printed during the Vibrant Gujarat Summit held in January and the photographs were part of the advertisement from 'third parties'. (Representational Image)

After rly tickets, Air India's boarding pass have PM pics; airline looking into it

Airline said passes featuring photo would be withdrawn if they are found to be in violation of Model Code of Conduct.

25 Mar 2019 12:04 PM

Ravindra Gaikwad, 59, had hit an Air India staffer with a slipper at the IGI airport in Delhi and then openly boasted about it. (Photo: PTI)

Shiv Sena denies ticket to MP who slapped Air India staffer in 2017

Party declared a list of 21 candidates for the Lok Sabha poll.

22 Mar 2019 6:48 PM

Inactive crew members are employees who are on any kind of leave be it casual, medical or privilege.

Air India requests 'inactive' crew to immediately join work

Air India's chairman and managing director Ashwani Lohani 'has requested all inactive crew to report for duty today itself'.

16 Mar 2019 10:35 AM

he taxi driver, who is yet to be identified, has been arrested on charges of sexual harassment. (Representational Image)

Cab driver harassed Air India pilot at Kerala Airport, arrested: Police

The incident took place when the Delhi-based Air India pilot, arrived at Thiruvananthapuram and waited for her cab at a kiosk.

10 Mar 2019 11:52 AM

The aircraft was grounded and another plane is being scheduled tomorrow to fly the passengers to Frankfurt, the officials said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

At 20,000 ft, Air India flight to Frankfurt suffers cabin decompression

The pilot of the AI-121 turned back from Rajasthan air space and landed safely at Delhi airport at around 4 pm, officials said.

07 Mar 2019 9:39 AM

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday took a jibe at the new directive of Air India, which has asked its all cabin and cockpit crew to say 'Jai Hind' after every flight announcement made on board. (Photo: File)

Patriotism hasn't even spared skies: Mufti on Air India’s ‘Jai Hind’ directive

The directive comes days after Ashwani Lohani took charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Air India once again.

05 Mar 2019 1:11 PM

The advisory has been marked to all crew members of the cash-strapped carrier. During his first stint as Air India’s Chairman and Managing Director, Ashwani Lohani had issued a similar direction to pilots in May 2016. (Representational Image)

Air India crew told to say ‘Jai Hind’ after every in-flight announcement

Air India crew will have to say 'Jai Hind' after every flight announcement 'with much fervour', said an official.

05 Mar 2019 8:49 AM

The advisory has been marked to all crew members of the cash-strapped carrier.

Air India staffers to greet fliers with ‘Jai Hind’

According to officials, the current advisory is a “reminder” to the staff, in line with the “mood of the nation”.

05 Mar 2019 12:20 AM

In March last year, two cabin crew members of a New Delhi-Sydney flight were warned and put on domestic flights only. (Photo: File)

Air India suspends 4 employees for stealing unserved food, dry ration from planes

In August 2017, Air India’s Chairman and MD Ashwani Lohani had issued an internal communication on the matter.

04 Mar 2019 4:02 PM

Generally, when an airline cancels a flight due to some exigencies, other airlines accommodate the former’s passengers in their flights.

Air India to not accept passengers with cancelled tickets of Jet Airways

Jet is trying to raise funds for its operations as it has a debt of around Rs 8,200 crore currently.

02 Mar 2019 10:35 AM

The aviation security watchdog asked airports to ensure various measures, including intensive checking of vehicles, to prevent possibility of bomb attacks.

Hijack alert sounded at all airports

This is significant, given the Pulwama terror attack on Feb 14 when a terrorist detonated a vehicle crammed with explosives next to a CRPF convoy.

24 Feb 2019 7:24 AM

Parliament passed Anti-Hijacking (Amendment) Bill in 2014 in order to lay down new protocol to deal with hijacking of an airplane. (Representational Image)

Air India gets hijack threat on phone, CISF to follow enhanced security measures

A telephonic threat message was received by the station duty office in Mumbai on Saturday.

23 Feb 2019 5:34 PM

Air India on Thursday resumed flights to Iraq after a 30 year gap. (File Photo)

Air India resumes flights to Iraq after 30 years

Flights were prevented by years of conflict in Iraq and sanctions against Saddam Hussein's regime after his invasion of Kuwait.

15 Feb 2019 12:08 PM

The court has posted the matter for next hearing on February 28. (Photo: File / PTI)

Delhi Court sends Deepak Talwar to 14-day judicial custody in money laundering case

Deepak Talwar was extradited to India in cases involving alleged routing and misuse of Rs 90 crore.

14 Feb 2019 4:19 PM

On February 10, both unions told the airline that since they had not received the flying allowance, they had decided not to accept “changes in the (duty) roster and will maintain the CMS. (Photo: File | AFP)

Air India pilots’ union says ‘will go to any extent’ if victimised

Union of Air India decided that ‘if any pilot is victimised’ by management, it would go to any extent, including resorting to ‘strikes’.

13 Feb 2019 11:42 AM

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