Air India operationalises 5 new contact centres Air India has operationalised five new contact centres, including in Cairo and Kuala Lumpur, to provide assistance to its customers worldwide. The Hindu · Apr 12, 2024
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: Supreme Court stays board exams for Classes 5,8,9 and 11 in State,and more The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024
Air India and BIAL sign agreement to make Bengaluru premier aviation hub of south India Air India and BIAL partner to develop Bengaluru as a premier aviation hub, enhancing connectivity and passenger experience. The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024
Pilot discontent spills over ahead of Air India merger Two trade unions of Air India pilots joined cause with Vistara’s cockpit crew and said in a letter addressed to Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran that concerns over a revised pay structure and hectic rosters extended to all Tata Group airlines, where crew were being treated as “bonded labour”. The Hindu · Apr 4, 2024
19 fishermen from Tamil Nadu released from Sri Lankan prison arrives in Chennai A total of 19 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were sent to Chennai in an Air India passenger flight from Sri Lanka's Colombo following their arrest, by the Sri Lankan Navy on March 6 for crossing the border. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Apr 4, 2024
DGCA cracks the whip on Vistara DGCA cracks down on Vistara amid pilot pay dispute, leading to 61 flight cancellations ahead of Air India merger. The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024
Vistara flight cancellations | DGCA seeks daily report from airline Aviation watchdog DGCA has asked Vistara to submit a daily report on flight cancellations and delays, and the situation is also being monitored by the Civil Aviation Ministry The Hindu · Apr 2, 2024
Pilot unrest at Vistara forces 49 flight cancellations Enroute its merger with Air India, discontentment among pilots who abstained from reporting to work forced Vistara to cancel at least 49 flights across its network. The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024
Morning Digest | CAA Rules silent on fate of rejected applicants; BJP names candidates for 11 more Lok Sabha constituencies, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 31, 2024 The Hindu · Mar 31, 2024
Congress targets Centre, BJP over CBI closure report in Air India corruption case during Praful Patel’s tenure Pawan Khera alleged that the “BJP machine costs over ₹8,500 crore” - the money the ruling party got through electoral bonds. The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024
CBI files closure report in Air India case linking Praful Patel CBI submits closure report in corruption case involving Praful Patel during UPA-II regime, Rajya Sabha candidate nomination questioned. The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024
DGCA slaps ₹80 lakh fine on Air India for ‘overworking’ pilots DGCA fines Air India ₹80 lakh for overworking pilots, violating crew duty hours, rest regulations, and age restrictions. The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024
Aviation regulator DGCA slaps ₹80 lakh fine on Air India for violations of norms related to flight duty time limitations DGCA fines Air India ₹80 lakh for flight duty time violations, fatigue management issues; crew aged above 60 flying together. The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024
Enroute merger with AI, Vistara offers staff bonus Vistara announces special bonus for employees ahead of Air India merger, concerns raised over salary cuts and role changes. The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024
The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024 Merger pangs: Vistara gives ultimatum to pilots over new pay Vistara pilots face pay cut ultimatum ahead of Air India merger, risking exclusion from integrated airline.
The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024 Body of Indian killed in Hezbollah attack in Israel on way to India Flight carrying mortal remains of Indian worker killed in Israel by Hezbollah missile departs for India.
The Hindu · Mar 7, 2024 Air India deboards female passenger at Delhi airport after argument with crew members Air India deboards female business class passenger in New Delhi after argument with cabin crew members.
The Hindu · Mar 6, 2024 Vistara faces several cancellations after pilots report ‘sick’ Vistara flights delayed due to pilot shortage, passengers frustrated, merger with Air India approved, potential cancellations in June.
The Hindu · Mar 5, 2024 Singapore gives nod for Vistara-AI merger Conditional approval granted by CCCS for Vistara-Air India merger with Singapore Airlines' stake, maintaining pre-Covid capacity levels.
The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024 This exhibit in Delhi gives a peep into Tarun Thakral’s collection of vintage print-ad posters Exhibition Journey Through Time: +1 Day, +1 Story at Le Meridien showcases hand-drawn Indian commercial posters from 1920s to 1960s
The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024 DGCA imposes ₹30 lakh fine on Air India for death of 80-year-old passenger Air India fine news: DGCA fines Air India 30 lakh for passenger's death due to wheelchair delay, highlighting need for improved airline disability protocols.
Dynamite News · Feb 29, 2024 DGCA imposes Rs30L fine on Air India as an old passenger dies due to lack of wheelchair The DGCA took swift action and after reviewing the response, the regulator found Air India guilty and imposed a fine of Rs30L. Read further on Dynamite News:
International Business Times UK · Feb 29, 2024 Watch: Air India's New In-flight Safety Video Is A Colourful Cultural Work of Art An in-flight safety video released by the official Indian airline Air India has caught the imagination of people with its innovative way of telling safety guidelines using Indian dance movements poses.
The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024 Collision between two planes averted at Mumbai airport Close call at Mumbai airport as Air Astana aircraft enters active runway, narrowly avoiding collision with Air India plane.
The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024 Tata Group to invest ₹2,300 crore in Karnataka to set up an MRO, aviation R&D facilities An MoU was signed on February 19 by S. Selvakumar, Principal Secretary, Industries Department, and Nipun Agrawal, Chief Commercial Officer of Air India, and Sukaran Singh, CEO of TASL, in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. As…