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Air India is the flag carrier airline of India. It is owned by Air India Limited, a Tata Group enterprise and operates a fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft serving 102 domestic and international destinations. It is headquartered in Gurugram. The airline has its main hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, and secondary hubs at Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, alongside several focus cities across India. As of July 2023, the airline is the second-largest airline in India in terms of passengers carried, after IndiGo. Air India became the 27th member of Star Alliance on 11 July 2014.
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Now, pay more for checking-in second bag to Europe & UK on Air IndiaAir India has revised its baggage policy for flights to Europe and the UK, aligning with major international airlines. Passengers now have the option to choose between a lower-cost economy fare with..IndiaTimes - Published | |
First flight after Air India-Vistara merger takes off from Doha to MumbaiAir India and Vistara, both under the Tata Group, marked their merger with the first international flight AI2286 from Doha to Mumbai. Vistara's final solo flight departed from Bhubaneswar, concluding..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Now, only ‘Muslim meal’ to have halal certificate: Air IndiaAir India, after merging with Vistara and expanding its operations, has mandated passengers to pre-book meals. Halal certification will now only be provided for pre-booked 'Muslim meals,' except for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Vistara to make last flight today before Air India merger, all you need to knowVistara, a joint venture between Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will fully merge with Air India, also owned by Tata Group.DNA - Published | |
Fastening seat belt for merger: AI to deploy additional staff at airports for Vistara customers from Nov 12India's aviation sector is bracing for the merger of Vistara into Air India. To ensure a smooth transition for passengers, Air India is implementing several measures, including help desks, staff..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amid bomb threats, ammunition cartridges found in Dubai-Delhi Air India flightAmmunition cartridges were found in the pocket of a seat on an Air India flight AI916 flying from Dubai to New Delhi after it landed at New Delhi airport, an Air India spokesperson said on Saturday.DNA - Published | |
New airline from Uttar Pradesh gets govt approval, set to compete with IndiGo, Air IndiaThe first scheduled airline from Uttar Pradesh has received approval to operate and aims to enhance connectivity between major cities with a modern fleet.DNA - Published | |
'My father was on the flight': Jaishankar opens up about 1984 Air India hijackIndiaTimes - Published | |
Who is Captain Yogesh Bairagi? BJP candidate against Vinesh Phogat in HaryanaThe Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Captain Yogesh Bairagi, a former Air India pilot and vice president of Haryana BJP's youth wing, as its candidate for the Julana assembly constituency...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Vistara set to take off its last flight on November 11, operations to merge with...Vistara will cease operations under its brand on November 11, 2024, with its services merging into Air India from November 12.DNA - Published | |
Air India fined Rs 90 lakh for flying with non-qualified pilotsIn a release, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the pilot concerned has been warned to exercise caution to prevent such occurrences in future.DNA - Published | |
Bomb threat on Air India flight, full emergency declared at Thiruvananthapuram airportThe Air India flight departed from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.DNA - Published | |
'Badly bruised and...': Air India crew member attacked in hotel roomAn Air India crew member was attacked by an intruder at a London hotel prompting calls for improved safety measures.DNA - Published | Weather update: Heavy rain disrupts flight operations at Mumbai airport; IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet alert flyersSeveral areas have experienced flooding and two out of the seven lakes that supply water to Mumbai are overflowing. Sion, Chembur, and Andheri areas of the city are severely affected due to..DNA - Published |
'All 225 passengers, 19 crew members...': Air India after AI-183 flight diverted to RussiaAccording to an Air India statement, flight AI-183 of July 18, operating from Delhi to San Francisco, made a precautionary landing at Krasnoyarsk International Airport (KJA) in Russia after the cockpit..DNA - Published | Chartered flight for Team India: DGCA seeks report from Air India for leaving flyers in lurchIndiaTimes - Published |
Trudeau: AI attack reminder of shared duty to condemn terrorCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid homage to the victims of the Air India Kanishka bombing, acknowledging it as the deadliest terrorist attack in Canadian history and emphasizing the..IndiaTimes - Published | Air India 'unilaterally' changes tickets of elderly couple, puts them on different flightsIndiaTimes - Published |
Air India passenger woes continue: Flyer gets ‘metal blade’ in his mealPassenger dissatisfaction with Air India rises due to in-flight incidents like a metal blade in a meal and delays. Complaints include substandard experiences, aging aircraft, and challenges with DGCA..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Can cut like a knife': Air India passenger finds metal blade in meal, airline respondsIndiaTimes - Published |
Horror story: Passenger says his trip with Air India was 'no less than a nightmare'A passenger criticized Air India for a nightmare experience on a Newark-bound flight, citing unclean seats and uncooked food on Twitter. He also claimed the flight was delayed and didn't get a flatbed...IndiaTimes - Published | IndiGo plane hits runway even as Air India aircraft was taking off; DGCA orders probeAn IndiGo aircraft landed on the runway while an Air India flight was taking off, narrowly breaching safety margins. The Air India plane lifted off just moments before the IndiGo jet touched down, with..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India utilising group airlines' engineering skills for improved aircraft maintenance worksIndiaTimes - Published | US flight delay: Bombay House takes up issue with AI; airline apologises, issues $350 voucher to passengersAir India apologizes for a 30-hour delay of Delhi-San Francisco flight, offering $350 travel voucher to affected passengers.IndiaTimes - Published |
DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India, here's whyDGCA on Friday issued a show cause notice to Air India for inordinate delay of at least two international flights and failure to take due care of passengers.DNA - Published | 'Reckless allegations': Delhi HC dismisses plea to disqualify PM Modi from contesting 2024 Lok Sabha pollsDelhi high court rejects plea to disqualify PM Modi from 2024 Lok Sabha elections due to 'vague, unsubstantiated and reckless' allegations by Captain Deepak Kumar. Allegations include destroying..IndiaTimes - Published |
Fire at Delhi IGI airport, emergency declared for Air India Delhi-Bangalore flightAccording to the report, an emergency was declared due to a possible fire in the air conditioning unit.DNA - Published | Suspected fire in Air India flight with 175 passengers; lands safelyIndiaTimes - Published |
No writ petition can be filed against Air India, rules SCSupreme Court rules writ petitions by erstwhile employees against Air India post privatization by Tata group in Jan 2022 are not maintainable as it ceased to be a public body under administrative..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Air India should be shut down again': Ghulam Nabi Azad stuck amid flight cancellationsGhulam Nabi Azad criticized Air India for passenger inconvenience, calling for its shutdown. The airlines apologized for the disruption and the Ministry of Civil Aviation demanded a report on the..IndiaTimes - Published |
AI cuts baggage limit to 15kg in lowest-fare bracketAir India cuts economy class baggage allowance to 15kg, introducing fare families for varied benefits. 'Comfort plus' vs 'flex' fares display Rs 1,000 difference on routes like Delhi-Mumbai,..IndiaTimes - Published | Air India lower fare domestic economy check-in baggage allowance slashed to 15 kg from earlier 25 kg; in line with other desi airlinesAir India reduces domestic economy baggage allowance to 15 kg for lower fare buckets, introducing 'Comfort', 'Comfort Plus', 'Flex' fare families. Business Class offers 25-35 kg domestically;..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India to resume Tel Aviv flights from May 16Air India to resume Delhi-Tel Aviv flights from May 16, 2024, after two suspensions. Airlines may fly over Iran airspace amidst calm in Iran-Israel conflict. SWISS already started. Flights bookable on..IndiaTimes - Published | Air India’s Boeing 747-400 departs, first aircraft departsAir India's Boeing 747-400, VT-EVA 'Agra', bid farewell in Mumbai before departing for cannibalisation in the US. Tata Group sold due to fuel inefficiency, sparking nostalgia for the 'Queen of the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bon voyage: Air India's Boeing 747, takes off last flight from Indian air baseOnce known as Queen of skies, Air India Boeing 747s on Monday flew out of Mumbai's international airport. The aircraft which once ferried Presidents, Vice-Presidents, Prime Minister and VVIP's took its..IndiaTimes - Published | Reschedule non-essential Dubai trips, says embassy in UAEIndian embassy advises rescheduling due to rain affecting Dubai operations. Air India, AI Express cancel flights. Emirates suspends check-ins till April 19. Free rescheduling, full refunds offered with..IndiaTimes - Published |
No Air India flight to Tel Aviv till end of monthIndiaTimes - Published | Air India to deploy its new A350 on Delhi-Dubai route from May 1IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights; EAM speaks to Iran counterpart, seeks release of Indians on seized shipAir India on Sunday temporarily suspended all flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv and tweaked the timings of a few long-haul ones after Iran launched over 300 missiles and drones on Israel in an..IndiaTimes - Published | Iran attack on Israel: Air India suspends flight to Tel AvivAir India again suspended Delhi-Tel Aviv flights due to rising Israel-Iran tensions. With four weekly flights operating previously, services were resumed on March 3 after a five-month pause. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Israel-Iran tensions may send fares of Europe flights soaringAir India, Vistara, and other airlines alter flight paths to avoid Iranian airspace. Increased tensions impact travel routes. Geopolitical issues create no-fly zones. Longer flight times and route..IndiaTimes - Published | Conflict zone: Air India and many foreign airlines now avoiding Iranian airspaceSeveral airlines, including Air India, are changing flight routes to avoid Iran due to escalating tensions. US President Joe Biden expresses concerns about Iran's potential attack on Israel. Recent..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India to start non-stop service between Delhi and Ho Chi Minh City from JuneIndiaTimes - Published | It's for airlines to decide how much alcohol to serve: DGCADGCA addresses Air India incidents by emphasizing zero tolerance for unruly behavior, handling intoxicated passengers as per Civil Aviation Requirements, and focusing on settling disputes and reporting..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India suspends pilot for 3 months after failing pre-flight breath analyser testAir India has taken action against a female pilot by suspending her for a duration of three months after she failed the pre-flight breath analyser test, as confirmed by an official. This pilot,..IndiaTimes - Published | Air India and BIAL enter into agreement to develop Bengaluru into a premier aviation hub.IndiaTimes - Published |
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Air India launches its transformed flying returns loyalty programmeIndiaTimes - Published | Pre-merger woes mount: Cancellations & delays force Vistara to cut flightsVistara faces operational challenges pre-merger with Air India, leading to flight disruptions and discontent among pilots over pay cuts. Crew shortages impact performance, prompting schedule..IndiaTimes - Published |
