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HC asks Govt, NACIL to file reply on merger of AI, IA

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.

26/11: Taj reopens its terror-hit restaurant

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.

Extend tax holiday to 5-star hotels also: Assocham

Assocham has sought extension of the five-year tax holiday scheme to five-star hotels in the National Capital region.

‘Prepare policy document on cash-strapped aviation sector’

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.

Air India focussing on cost reduction

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.

Centre asks UP to prepare new report on Greater Noida airport

The Centre has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to prepare a fresh feasibility report on the proposed Greenfield airport in Greater Noida.

AI pilots defer strike by six days

Air India pilots, protesting management’s moves to cut their salaries and allowances, deferred their strike threat from November 24 by six days.

Air India offers 20 pc discount to senior citizens

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.

Kingfisher leads loss-making list of carriers with Rs 1602cr

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.

Bird hits cause Rs 7 cr loss for airlines

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.

AI pilots to protest in front of Parliament

A section of Air India pilots and employees will stage a 'silent march' to Parliament on Thursday.

AI says first tranche of Rs 400 cr infusion by Jan

Air India said it is likely to receive Rs 400 crore in the first tranche of Govt funding by Jan.

ICPA pilots stage protest march at Mumbai airport

A section of Air India pilots staged a silent march at Mumbai airport to protest delay in payment of salaries and allowances.

Jet launches new initiative for young travellers

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.

First tranche of AI equity infusion by Dec: Patel

Air India is likely to receive about Rs 800 crore as the first tranche of equity infusion from Govt.

BA confirms talks on Iberia merger deal

British Airways and Iberia SA confirmed they are holding board meetings about a merger.

Jet diverts 8 flights to other airports

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.

AI Board meets on Wednesday

A crucial meeting of the Air India Board tomorrow is likely to take decisions on several cost-cutting measures.

Oberoi Group to open Trident at Bandra Kurla

The Oberoi Group is all set to open the Trident hotel at Bandra Kurla in Mumbai on December 17.

Opening of Trident, Bandra Kurla, Mumbai announced

The Oberoi Group will open the ‘Trident’ hotel in Bandra Kurla, Mumbai on 17th December 2009.

Thomas Cook India inks deal to charter Deccan Odyssey

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.

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