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Air India orders probe into rostering scam; cockpit crew making easy money

Irregularities found in scheduling of cockpit crew on Airbus fleet

Software glitch delays 23 Air India flights at Delhi airport: Official

The software-related glitch affected operations from 1 PM to 2.30 PM during which period, check-in and other services were handled manually

Flight of fantasy on Air India

'Three suggestions' on how to get on with fixing this mess

Govt puts off debt-laden Air India stake sale, to revive loan recast plan

The attempt to sell 76% in the national carrier failed after not a single bidder evinced an interest in the airline earlier this month

GoI, unwanted corporate partner

Air India is a model of such government-induced mismanagement, as any prospective buyer would know

Air India seeks Rs 10 billion loan to meet urgent capital requirements

The tenure of the loan will be one year (renewable) from the date of availing STL, it said

Air India gets costlier: Pay 5 times more for baggage from June 11

As of now, Air India charges Rs 400 per kg for excess baggage

Divestment having failed, Air India wants govt's equity infusion restored

For 2018-19, the airline has been allocated Rs 6.5 bilion in view of its now failed disinvestment plan

Air India needs 'tough action' to revive its fortunes: Anand Mahindra

Noted industrialist and former Air India board member Anand Mahindra today said tough action was required to turnaround the fortunes of the national carrier, with "full autonomy" for the chairman and being insulated from political pressure. A day after the deadline for submission of initial bids for Air India stake sale ended with no bidders coming forward, the Mahindra Group Chairman said, "I think that zero interest in the sale has demonstrated to the people that tough action towards a turnaround is needed". In a series of tweets, he said there would be widespread support for swift and decisive action, adding that this is a "political opportunity". "Resolve that a sale will be made but only after a turnaround," Mahindra said and suggested locating and appointing a government official with "the potential and passion of an E Sreedharan as Chairman & CEO". Sreedharan is known for his work with Delhi Metro and Konkan Railways. "Provide the Chairman COMPLETE insulation from ...

Setback for Modi's divestment plans with no bids for Air India at close

Further course of action will be decided appropriately, says Civil Aviation Ministry

Air India sale in limbo; Aviation secretary says no bids received so far

Jet Airways and rival IndiGo, owned by InterGlobe Aviation, have already opted out of the race

Air India hostess alleges she was sexually harassed by AI senior for 6 yrs'

Suresh Prabhu directs Air India to 'immediately address' sexual harassment charge

Few takers for Maharaja: Global roadshows for Air India get tepid response

The window closes on May 31, unless the government extends the date once more

Govt may not sell Air India if it does not get adequate price

Civil Aviation Secretary R N Choubey expressed confidence that the ailing airline would fetch a good price

Air India may have to pay $8.8 mn penalty to passengers for flight delay

Flight AI 127 was bound for Chicago on May 9 with a flight time of 16 hours

Air India to bid goodbye to 3 aged Classic A320s by December

Earlier, the carrier had planned to retire these planes by March this year.

Air India revenue up 20% at Rs 30 billion, set to increase flying hours

The airline is focussing on improving the operational efficiency both in the domestic and international sectors, the AIr India MD said

Swadeshi flights of fancy

Keeping Air India 'Indian' is a pointless exercise

Govt receives many queries on Air India from non-aviation entities

Two of the major Indian airline companies, IndiGo, and Jet Airways, as well as the Tatas, have reportedly ruled themselves out from the bidding race to buy Air India

Air India: A white elephant in the sky

Domestic players have backed out, and international players have several pre-conditions before they submit expressions of interest for Air India