Air India to cut 15% of widebody operated international flights

Air India to cut 15% of widebody operated international flights

Passengers will be able to reschedule at no extra cost, or seek full refund, Air India said. File picture for representation. | Photo Credit: Reuters Air India will be cutting down international flights on widebody aircraft that mostly connect long haul and ultra long haul destinations by 15%, the airline said late on Wednesday (June […]

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Air India lobbies government to axe IndiGo lease with Turkish carrier, source says

Air India lobbies government to axe IndiGo lease with Turkish carrier, source says

Air India has lobbied with the government officials to halt rival IndiGo’s leasing tie-up with Turkish Airlines. File | Photo Credit: PTI Air India has lobbied with the government officials to halt rival IndiGo’s leasing tie-up with Turkish Airlines, citing business impact as well as security concerns sparked by Istanbul’s support for Pakistan, according to […]

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Air India’s Safety Mudras video composed by Shankar Mahadevan says this could be a trend in the airline industry

Air India’s Safety Mudras video composed by Shankar Mahadevan says this could be a trend in the airline industry

Shankar Mahadevan | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K The Air India inflight Safety Mudras video recently gained immense popularity among netizens for its innovative approach to conveying flight safety instructions. Developed in collaboration with Prasoon Joshi of McCann Worldgroup India, along with Shankar Mahadevan and Bharatbala, the video integrates eight diverse dance forms — Bharatanatyam, […]

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Air India’s update won’t kill the sari

Air India’s update won’t kill the sari

 (Clockwise from top left) Air India’s air hostesses; sari-clad scientists; air hostesses welcoming guests; a 1950s ad for a ‘modern’ girl; and designer Manish Malhotra with Katrina Kaif. | Photo Credit: Getty Images and Special Arrangement No more saris? Air India may bring in new look for flight crew” was the headline. The article continued, […]

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The Maharaja Suite at the Taj Mahal hotel, Delhi, celebrates Air India’s homecoming

The Maharaja Suite at the Taj Mahal hotel, Delhi, celebrates Air India’s homecoming

The living room at the Maharaja Suite, with an enclosed balcony lounge | Photo Credit: Anshuman Sen / Taj Mahal, New Delhi Plunge pools in the room and hot tubs in the wilderness — the concept of a hotel suite has certainly metamorphosed from being the largest room on offer at the property. Newer properties […]

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Air India makes another voluntary retirement offer for staff

Air India makes another voluntary retirement offer for staff

Image for representation purpose only | Photo Credit: Reuters Air India on March 17 made a voluntary retirement offer for its non-flying staff, the second such offer by the Tata Group after taking control of the loss-making airline in January last year. The latest offer will be available for permanent general cadre officers who have […]

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Air India says 15% of its total 1,825 pilots are female pilots

Air India says 15% of its total 1,825 pilots are female pilots

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson. File | Photo Credit: AP Air India on March 8 said 15% of its 1,825 pilots are women pilots, making it an airline with the largest number of female pilots. To mark International Women’s Day, the Tata Group-owned Air India, along with Air India Express and AirAsia India, has scheduled […]

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Air India’s order for 470 jets at list price of  billion

Air India’s order for 470 jets at list price of $70 billion

Air India’s order from from Airbus and Boeing Co. is listed at $70 billion. | Photo Credit: Reuters Tata group-owned Air India’s order for a record 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing Co will be at a list price of $70 billion, Chief Executive Campbell Wilson said on February 27, as the airline seeks opportunities […]

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