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Delhi-bound Air India flight returns to Milan as man tries to enter cockpit

The passenger's action could land him in the 'no-fly-list' pending the completion of enquiry, the airline hinted

Air India plans to enhance codeshare agreement with Ethiopian Airlines

The partnership between Air India and Ethiopian Airlines commenced in 2011 and currently includes 14 sectors each

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Poor crew management pushes debt-laden Air India further into losses

Air India pilots and crew often play musical chairs, leading to a substantial revenue loss for the airline in an inefficiently managed set-up

Air India seeks additional Rs 21 bn equity from govt to pay vendors: Source

Three banks and two aircraft leasing firms have served default notices on Air India over the last few weeks

Banks, aircraft lessors serve default notices on debt-laden Air India

Govt yet to commit financial support after failed divestment process

Israeli airline drops plea against Air India flying over Saudi airspace

El Al in its petition argued that allowing Air India to cross over airspace that is closed to Israeli-owned airlines violated the 1944 Convention on International Civil Aviation

Air India apologises for denying Indian table tennis team to board flight

The Indian contingent, comprising 17 players and officials of Indian table tennis team, was denied boarding on the Melbourne-bound flight due to overbooking

Can Modi govt run risk of Air India sale turning political before polls?

Even if the terms of sale of Air India are made easier, the deal cannot be closed in the next six months, given that there are at least three crucial state elections and the Lok Sabha elections coming

Serving non-vegetarian food on Air India, untouched by 'halal' tradition

The airline clarified that 'all non-vegetarian meals are suitable for Muslims and are prepared in accordance with halal method'

Air India set to rejig crew management system after rostering scam

Among other steps, there's a move to limit pilots' pay to 70 flying hours in a month

Air India removes non-veg meal for pilots, brings it back after furore

In July last year, Air India decided to stop serving non-vegetarian meals to economy class passengers on domestic flights

Air India renames Taiwan to Chinese Taipei on website, China welcomes move

China views Taiwan, an island which has been independent since 1950, as a rebel region that must be reunited with the mainland

Air India changes Taiwan's name to Chinese Taipei on its website

Air India now describes Taiwan as 'Taipei, Taoyuan International Airport, TPE, Chinese Taipei' on its website

Govt enhances expenditure provision for Air India's VVIP aircraft

The costs of these flights are reimbursed to the airline by the respective ministries

PM Modi on Air India sale: Govt did what it could with 'utmost sincerity'

His remarks come against the backdrop of the government's proposal for strategic disinvestment of debt-laden Air India failing to attract any bidders

Air India in talks with Culture Ministry to hand over its art collections

Government has put the ailing airline on the block

Air India doubles gratuity ceiling amount of employees from 1 mn to 2 mn

It has been decided to implement the enhancement of gratuity payable to employees under Payment of Gratuity Amendment Act 2018

Air India stake sale: Govt adopts 'wait and watch' approach for 3-4 months

The government's proposed stake sale in Air India failed to attract any initial bidders when the deadline for bidding ended on May 31

Air India's Airbus pilots want rostering probe extended to Boeing fleet

The modus operandi of the alleged misconduct is exploiting a rule which mandates that pilots are to be paid for 70 hours of flying per month if they fly a minimum of 40 hours