http://www.financialexpress.com/index.php Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08 : 08 : 49 +05:30 financialexpress.com http://static.expressindia.com/frontend/fe/images/financial-logo.gif http://www.financialexpress.com/index.php Feed provided by financialexpress.com http://www.financialexpress.com/news/hc-asks-govt-nacil-to-file-reply-on-merger-of-ai-ia/546634/ The Delhi HC directed the government and the National Aviation Company of India Ltd to file their reply on a petition challenging the merger of two state carriers Air India and Indian Airlines. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/26-11-taj-reopens-its-terrorhit-restaurant/546567/ Without much fuss, the Ratan Tata-owned hotel reopened the restaurant in a contemporary new look on the eve of the 26/11 terror attacks. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/extend-tax-holiday-to-5star-hotels-also-assocham/546144/ Assocham has sought extension of the five-year tax holiday scheme to five-star hotels in the National Capital region. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/prepare-policy-document-on-cashstrapped-aviation-sector/546143/ Members of a parliamentary committee today asked the government to come out with a policy document to deal with the financial crisis facing the aviation sector. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/air-india-focussing-on-cost-reduction/545668/ Cash-strapped Air India is focussing on cost reduction of Rs 1,500 crore and revenue enhancement of Rs 1,200 crore as per its turnaround plan. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/centre-asks-up-to-prepare-new-report-on-greater-noida-airport/544545/ The Centre has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to prepare a fresh feasibility report on the proposed Greenfield airport in Greater Noida. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/ai-pilots-defer-strike-by-six-days/544241/ Air India pilots, protesting management’s moves to cut their salaries and allowances, deferred their strike threat from November 24 by six days. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/air-india-offers-20-pc-discount-to-senior-citizens/544237/ In a bid to woo customers to its first and executive classes on international routes, national air-carrier, Air India, has offered a 20 per cent discount to senior citizens. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/kingfisher-leads-lossmaking-list-of-carriers-with-rs-1602cr/543781/ The Vijay Mallya-led Kingfisher Airlines led the chart of the loss-making carriers by reporting a massive Rs 1,602 crore in losses in 2008-09, followed by Jet Airways with a loss of Rs 1,032 crore. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/bird-hits-cause-rs-7-cr-loss-for-airlines/543323/ Cash-strapped airlines have been pounded on another front suffering a loss of at least Rs seven crore this year on account of bird hits. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/ai-pilots-to-protest-in-front-of-parliament/542827/ A section of Air India pilots and employees will stage a 'silent march' to Parliament on Thursday. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/ai-says-first-tranche-of-rs-400-cr-infusion-by-jan/542754/ Air India said it is likely to receive Rs 400 crore in the first tranche of Govt funding by Jan. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/icpa-pilots-stage-protest-march-at-mumbai-airport/542697/ A section of Air India pilots staged a silent march at Mumbai airport to protest delay in payment of salaries and allowances. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/jet-launches-new-initiative-for-young-travellers/541488/ Leading private air carrier, Jet Airaways on Saturday launched a new initiative with a view to woo young travellers in the age group of 2-21 years. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/first-tranche-of-ai-equity-infusion-by-dec-patel/541417/ Air India is likely to receive about Rs 800 crore as the first tranche of equity infusion from Govt. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/ba-confirms-talks-on-iberia-merger-deal/541024/ British Airways and Iberia SA confirmed they are holding board meetings about a merger. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/jet-diverts-8-flights-to-other-airports/539726/ Seven Jet Airways flights and a JetLite flight were diverted to other airports after the Mumbai Airport was shut for nearly two hours following the skidding of Kingfisher Airline's aircraft on the runway. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/ai-board-meets-on-wednesday/539707/ A crucial meeting of the Air India Board tomorrow is likely to take decisions on several cost-cutting measures. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/oberoi-group-to-open-trident-at-bandra-kurla/539688/ The Oberoi Group is all set to open the Trident hotel at Bandra Kurla in Mumbai on December 17. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/opening-of-trident-bandra-kurla-mumbai-announced/539685/ The Oberoi Group will open the ‘Trident’ hotel in Bandra Kurla, Mumbai on 17th December 2009. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/thomas-cook-india-inks-deal-to-charter-deccan-odyssey/539160/ Travel and financial services firm, Thomas Cook India, will charter the luxury train—Deccan Odyssey--from November 18 to April over the next five years. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/dmrc-to-inaugurate-noida-corridor-next-week/538563/ Residents of Noida, Mayur Vihar and nearby areas can board a Metro train from their places begining next week http://www.financialexpress.com/news/jet-for-new-flights-to-patna-chennai-raipur/538177/ Jet Airways Konnect, all economy no frill arm of Jet Airways, is introducing three new flights from Delhi to Patna, Chennai and Raipur. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/ai-pilots-stick-to-strike-threat/537730/ Air India pilots renewed their threat to go on strike from November 24, if their demands for incentives and allowances were not met in the next five days. http://www.financialexpress.com/news/golden-chariot-package-for-corporates/537607/ The 'Golden Chariot', has seen a rush of corporates as KSTDC launches sales blitzkrieg to woo them.