Economy

Air India gets clearance for China flight ops

The carrier is also expected to receive a second set of clearances to operate direct flights between Mumbai and Shanghai. | Photo Credit: PTI The Tata Group-promoted Air India has received regulatory clearance to operate direct flights from India to China, industry sources told businessline. According to the sources, the airline has secured approval to launch […]

Faridabad pulmonologist shares how to reverse lung damage from air pollution and smoking: ‘Brisk walking or exercise…’

Our lungs are among the most vital organs, silently working to keep us alive. But exposure to tobacco smoke, air pollution, and harmful occupational substances can cause serious, sometimes irreversible damage. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Gurmeet Singh Chabbra, Director, Pulmonology, Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital, Faridabad, explains how these factors harm our lungs […]

Economy

DGCA notifies grievance redressal system for disability-friendly air travel

India’s aviation regulator has rolled out a new framework mandating airlines and airports to appoint nodal officers, ensure online complaint tracking, and provide barrier-free infrastructure for passengers with disabilities | Photo Credit: India’s civil aviation regulator has introduced a structured grievance redressal system to strengthen passenger rights as well as accountability in the carriage of […]

Economy

Air India completes retrofit of entire legacy A320neo fleet

Tata Group-owned Air India has successfully completed the retrofit of its entire legacy A320neo fleet, under its $400 million modernisation programme to upgrade aircraft interiors as well as enhance the overall passenger experience. Accordingly, the final aircraft under the programme, the twenty-seventh of its kind, has returned to service featuring new cabin interiors and the […]

Economy

Singapore Airlines says it will provide expertise, support to Air India

Singapore Airlines on Friday said that as a significant minority shareholder it will provide its expertise and support where necessary to Air India. The comments came against the backdrop of reports saying that Air India is seeking more than ₹10,000 crore from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines. The loss-making Air India, which is jointly owned […]

Economy

Air India seeks ₹10,000 crore funding from Tata Sons, Singapore Airlines: Bloomberg News

Air India is seeking around ₹10,000 crore ($1.14 billion) from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines to overhaul its systems, safety, and services after the June crash that killed over 240 passengers. | Photo Credit: TOBY MELVILLE/Reuters Air India is seeking at least ₹10,000 crore ($1.14 billion) in financial support from owners Singapore Airlines and Tata […]

Economy

Air India CEO promises internal improvements in first public comment after the deadly crash in June

Highlights Air India CEO speaks publicly for first time since June crash CEO says aims to fix internal practices Air India also hit by geopolitical tensions Air India’s CEO vowed on Wednesday to improve internal practices after a plane crash in June killed 260 people, in his first public comments about the accident that he […]

Air India Express unveils first retrofitted Boeing 737 with new interiors and all economy seating

MUMBAI: Air India Express on Tuesday unveiled its first retrofitted Boeing 737 aircraft featuring new interiors and upgraded seating as part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization drive. Speaking at an event held at the Mumbai airport, the airline’s Managing Director, Aloke Singh, said the airline plans to complete the retrofitting of 50 B737 MAX […]