Air India

Divestment: Air India plans road shows; looking for international buyers?

The government is aware of the possibilities of international players showing interest in the airline. They may amend rules, which at present bar international companies from bidding.

Sep 15, 2017

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Air India wants Rs 3,250 crore loan for short-term relief to cash deficit

The tenure of the loan will be one year and the amount proposed will be drawn in two or three tranches.

Sep 14, 2017

If Air India bid fails IndiGo may buy stake in Jet Airways

IndiGo has a greater chance to seal the Air India deal with new foreign direct investment (FDI) policy in place.

Sep 6, 2017

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Domestic flights may charge higher prices if commuters baggage exceeds 15 kg

Delhi High Court on Wednesday set aside the DGCA's order to direct the airlines not to charge more than Rs 100 per kg for extra luggage between 15 kg and 20 kg.

Aug 17, 2017

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Selloff looms ahead, and Air India tags on more wings

Three Boeing 777-300 ER and as many 787-8 planes to join fleet by March 2018

Jul 27, 2017

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Investment dept told to prepare proposal for Air India sale

Dipam (Department of Investment and Public Asset Management) told to coordinate with Civil Aviation ministry.

Jul 22, 2017

Nearly 2kg of morphine found from Air India flight's food trolley

Two packets wrapped in black tape were hidden beneath the cutlery during shifting of catering trolley from Air India flight No. 440 which arrived at Delhi from Chennai.

Jul 21, 2017

Air India narrows losses for FY17, operating profit skyrockets

For the financial year 2016-17, national carrier reported net loss of Rs 3,643 crore from Rs 3,836 crore in the preceding fiscal.

Jul 19, 2017

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Air India chief Ashwani Lohani says stake sale 'a win-win' for employees amid reports of staff buyout

Apart from outlining the benefits of Air India's disinvestment from the business point of view, Lohani also said that the employees would enjoy working under a corporate structure.

Jul 19, 2017

Excess baggage: Air India may offer voluntary retirement to 15,000 staffers ahead of selloff

Previous attempts to offload the airline have failed because of the scale and complexity of problems at Air India, and resistance from its influential unions.

Jul 18, 2017

Air India to stop serving non-vegetarian food to economy class passengers

Air India stopped the service of non-vegetarian meals to all passengers flying economy class on all domestic flights to cut down on costs and food wastage.

Jul 10, 2017

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Good in parts: Break-up of Air India an option as Modi pushes speedy sale

Modi's office has set a deadline of early next year to get the sale process for Air India underway

Jul 9, 2017

Want to acquire AI's international operations: IndiGo

While IndiGo may be interested in buying national passenger carrier Air India's international operations, it has said that it is not keen on a joint venture with the government.

Jul 7, 2017

Air India divestment: More positives than negatives to a Maharaja's selloff

Was the intangible benefits of holding on to a 13 percent market share worth pouring red ink on a battered balance-sheet? The government didn't think so.

Jul 3, 2017

Air India flight flies with no AC: Passengers complain of suffocation [VIDEO]

An Air India flight from Bagdogra to Delhi on Sunday saw passengers complaining of suffocation after the aircraft's air-conditioning system failed. Watch the video of their ordeal here.

Jul 3, 2017

Air India: Indigo, foreign airlines show interest in buying stake

Low-cost carrier Indigo has made an "unsolicited" offer to buy stake in national carrier Air India on Thursday, a day after Modi government decide to divest.

Jun 29, 2017

Modi govt approves 'in-principle' sale of Air India; Tatas can be in the fray to buy national carrier

FM Arun Jaitley says the Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave "in-principle" approval to sell Air India; Tata Group, among others, could bid for buying the carrier.

Jun 28, 2017

Air India may be sold to Tata Group, Singapore Airlines: Report

Amid reports of the Modi government keen to privatise national carrier Air India, there is a buzz that it could be bought by Tata Group and Singapore Airlines.

Jun 21, 2017

7th Pay Commission: Central govt employees can hope for good news on allowances; Air India privatisation gains momentum

There is a possibility of the Union Cabinet taking a decision on raising allowances for Central government staff as recommended by the 7th Pay Commission.

Jun 19, 2017

TDP MP Diwakar Reddy joins Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad in the flight ban saga after ruckus at Vizag airport

TDP MP Diwakar Reddy is said to have shown aggressive behaviour with an IndiGo airline staffer after he was denied boarding for being late.

Jun 16, 2017

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