Jet Airways

Sigh of relief for debt-ridden Indian airline sector; government may allow external funding

The aviation ministry has sought for a cap of $500 million (Rs 34.5 billion) for a single company and $1 billion (Rs 69 billion) for the entire aviation sector.

Aug 9, 2018

Is Jet Airways headed for Kingfisher's fate? Fact file on Naresh Goyal and his iconic carrier

The launch of Jet Airways in 1993 marked the opening up of the rusty Indian economy. It's a paradox that, decades later, the iconic carrier is facing trouble in an era defined by the 100 percent FDI in aviation sector.

Aug 3, 2018

End of the road for Jet Airways? Company may have to ground operations in 60 days

The company has reportedly told its staff that it will have to close operations within 60 days if it does not implement drastic cost-cutting measures, including more pay cuts and job losses.

Aug 3, 2018

Skytrax World Airline Awards: Singapore Airlines named world's best for 2018

Singapore's triumph highlighted resurgence in Asian carriers, which have contested against their Middle Eastern counterparts for supremacy ever since UK-based aviation industry reviewer Skytrax introduced its awards in back in 2001

Jul 18, 2018

India puts local carriers ahead of Chinese airlines on Indo-China flight routes

Chinese carriers currently hold 83 percent of all flights between India and China. The Indian government rejected a request from China to increase the number following staunch opposition from local carriers.

Jul 7, 2018

Jet Airways hijack scare: Meet the first person to be put on India's no-fly list

Birju Kishore Salla has become the first person in India to be put on no-fly list, due to the hijack scare that he had created in a Jet Airways flight on October 30, 2017.

May 20, 2018

Jet Airways offers discount on premiere, economy flight tickets

Jet Airways is offering 30 percent discount on base fare in economy flights flying from India to select destinations in Europe.

Apr 25, 2018

Say goodbye to airplane mode: In-flight Wi-Fi coming soon in Indian airspace

India's Telecom Commission is set to approve the much-awaited proposal at its next meeting scheduled on May 1.

Apr 19, 2018

Despite too much debt, Air India still attractive to foreign bidders

Acquiring Air India will help foreign carriers compete with fast-growing domestic rivals like Spicejet and IndiGo.

Apr 12, 2018

Jet Airways plane hits parked catering vehicle after landing

The Dubai-New Delhi flight with 133 people on board was moving toward its designated parking bay at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Apr 9, 2018

Stocks to watch on March 12: Bharti Airtel, Jet Airways, Shree Renuka Sugars

Stocks such as Bharti Airtel, Jet Airways, Shree Renuka Sugars are likely to move in trades on Monday.

Mar 12, 2018

Stocks to watch on March 8: Jet Airways, SpiceJet, SBI, Bharti Airtel

Stocks such as Jet Airways, SpiceJet, SBI are likely to move in trades on Thursday.

Mar 8, 2018

Ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala picks airline stocks; should you too?

Jhunjhunwala, who first bought SpiceJet shares in 2012, purchased another 10 lakh shares in the company last week.

Feb 21, 2018

Air traffic grows 20% with 1.14 crore passengers in Jan 2018, Raju says 'lovely start for Indian aviation'

Indian airlines carried 1.14 crore passengers in January 2018 as against 95.79 lakh passengers in January 2017.

Feb 17, 2018

Flier dies of cardiac arrest on board Delhi-Mumbai flight after cabin crew allegedly denied him oxygen

Jet Airways, however, has said that it administered medication, oxygen, and CPR until the flight landed in Mumbai on 'medical priority'.

Jan 24, 2018

Jet Airways Smart Luggage restrictions from January 15: What you should know

Jet Airways has said that the carrier will not allow "Smart Luggage" with non-removable batteries in the aircraft January 15, 2018, onwards. This applies to check-in and cabin baggage.

Jan 12, 2018

After drama at 35,000-ft leaving 300 lives at stake, Jet Airways terminates pilots for abandoning cockpit

A Jet Airways cabin manager has revealed details of the mid-air brawl in a complaint letter. Read on to know more...

Jan 9, 2018

Why this Jet Airways crew member was carrying Rs 3.2 crore in US dollars

The Jet Airways woman crew member was arrested on Sunday for carrying US dollars worth Rs 3.21 crore.

Jan 9, 2018

Jet Airways asked to pay Rs 50,000 to business class flyer who found button in his food

The case dates back to August 6, 2014, when Hemant Desai, travelling from Delhi to Ahmedabad in the business class, found a button in his garlic bread.

Dec 20, 2017

Foreign airlines must be allowed to bid for Air India: IATA chief executive

Alexandre de Juniac says that the government can keep a part stake initially but should eventually exit Air India.

Dec 11, 2017