https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/air india/ Air India News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-07-02T20:11:14+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-elevates-mumbai-london-heathrow-services-with-brand-new-b787-9-fe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-elevates-mumbai-london-heathrow-services-with-brand-new-b787-9-fe/ Air India today began deploying its newest Boeing 787-9 aircraft between Mumbai and London Heathrow, bringing its latest-generation onboard product to one of its flagship international routes. Effective today, Air India flights AI131/AI130 between Mumbai and London Heathrow will be operated by the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 aircraft featuring all-new cabin interiors designed exclusively for Air India and installed directly on Boeing’s production line. These line-fit aircraft are the first Boeing 787s purpose-built for Air India, embodying the airline’s new standards of comfort, technology, and customer experience. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:16:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-selects-panasonic-avionics-as-ife-mro-provider-for-74-aircraft/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-selects-panasonic-avionics-as-ife-mro-provider-for-74-aircraft/ Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has today announced that Air India has selected Panasonic Technical Services’ (PTS) Total Care Package to maintain the airline’s in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across 74 aircraft. The systems are installed on aircraft across Air India’s fleet including the Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350-1000, A350-900, and A321neo. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:44:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/atm-2025-kaizad-postwalla-head-int-sales-air-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/atm-2025-kaizad-postwalla-head-int-sales-air-india/ Thu, 01 May 2025 21:53:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-flying-returns-members-can-now-earn-reward-points-on-40-cruise-li/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-flying-returns-members-can-now-earn-reward-points-on-40-cruise-li/ Air India, India’s leading global airline, and Arrivia, the world’s largest stand-alone travel loyalty provider and a travel technology company, have entered into a partnership for Air India’s Flying Returns loyalty programme. The partnership enables Air India Flying Returns members to earn Reward Points on their cruise trips on more than 40 major cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean International, P&O Cruises, Norwegian Cruises, MSC Cruises, Disney Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Costa & Cunard, among many others, offering over 30,000 itineraries across the world. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:10:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2024-interview-with-campbell-wilson-ceo-air-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2024-interview-with-campbell-wilson-ceo-air-india/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 08:14:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-group-marks-international-womens-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-group-marks-international-womens-day/ Reiterating its commitment to uphold gender equality, Air India group today announced a slew of activities celebrating International Women’s Day. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:59:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-launches-its-new-brand-track-india-takes-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-launches-its-new-brand-track-india-takes-flight/ Air India, India’s leading global airline, unveiled a signature track defining its sonic identity, ‘India Takes Flight’, reflecting the sound of a bold, vibrant, and confident India. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:15:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-new-air-india-is-unveiled-representing-bold-new-india-on-the-world-stage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/a-new-air-india-is-unveiled-representing-bold-new-india-on-the-world-stage/ Air India unveils new global brand identity and aircraft livery Fri, 11 Aug 2023 08:38:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-aiming-for-300-growth-in-cargo-capacity-in-five-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-aiming-for-300-growth-in-cargo-capacity-in-five-years/ Air India said it is gearing up to play a key role in boosting the freight and cargo ecosystem in India and globally. Sat, 29 Jul 2023 10:15:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-firms-up-orders-for-470-airbus-boeing-aircraft-signs-agreements-a/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-firms-up-orders-for-470-airbus-boeing-aircraft-signs-agreements-a/ Air India’s firm orders include 34 A350-1000, six A350-900, 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 10 Boeing 777X widebody aircraft, as well as 140 Airbus A320neo, 70 Airbus A321neo and 190 Boeing 737MAX narrowbody aircraft. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:15:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-campbell-wilson-ceo-and-md-air-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-campbell-wilson-ceo-and-md-air-india/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:24:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-to-expand-further-in-the-uk-with-new-services-from-london-gatwick/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-to-expand-further-in-the-uk-with-new-services-from-london-gatwick/ Air India to become first Indian airline to operate at London’s Gatwick Airport Nearly 500 jobs likely to be created in the UK due to fleet expansion and new services Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:45:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-indias-direct-flights-to-delhi-from-vienna-airport-resume/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-indias-direct-flights-to-delhi-from-vienna-airport-resume/ The offering of long-haul flights in Vienna continues to increase. Since Saturday evening, 18 February 2023, Air India is back at Vienna Airport once again, offering direct flights linking Delhi and Vienna. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 07:44:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-selects-up-to-290-boeing-jets-to-serve-its-strategy-for-sustainab/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-selects-up-to-290-boeing-jets-to-serve-its-strategy-for-sustainab/ Boeing and Air India today announced the carrier has selected Boeing’s family of fuel-efficient airplanes to expand its future fleet with plans to invest in 190 737 MAX, 20 787 Dreamliner and 10 777X airplanes. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 07:29:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-to-strengthen-uk-india-community-ties-with-new-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-to-strengthen-uk-india-community-ties-with-new-flights/ London Gatwick, part of VINCI Airports’ network, is set to welcome its latest new airline this summer, with Air India announcing four new routes to Goa, Ahmedabad, Amritsar and Kochi (Cochin), starting from 26 March. Sun, 15 Jan 2023 09:07:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sia-and-tata-agree-to-merge-air-india-and-vistara/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sia-and-tata-agree-to-merge-air-india-and-vistara/ Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons (Tata) have agreed to merge Air India and Vistara, with SIA also investing INR 20,585 million (S$360 million, US$250 million) in Air India as part of the transaction Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:58:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vienna-airport-welcomes-resumption-of-air-indias-direct-flight-between-vien/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vienna-airport-welcomes-resumption-of-air-indias-direct-flight-between-vien/ The next airline comeback will take place at Vienna Airport. Starting on February 18th 2023, Air India will resume direct flight connections between Vienna and Delhi. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:16:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-unveils-transformation-plan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-unveils-transformation-plan/ Air India today unveiled its comprehensive transformation plan, to establish itself, once again, as a world-class global airline with an Indian heart - the absolute best in class in customer service, in technology, in product, in reliability and in hospitality. Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:46:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indian-female-pilot-earns-her-place-at-san-francisco-museum/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indian-female-pilot-earns-her-place-at-san-francisco-museum/ Captain Zoya Agarwal was the first Indian female pilot to fly an aircraft above the North Pole, covering approximately 16,000 kilometers. Sun, 21 Aug 2022 06:08:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-signs-new-distribution-deal-with-air-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-signs-new-distribution-deal-with-air-india/ Tata Group has taken a step towards transforming customer experience and operational effectiveness at Air India by deploying best-in-class technology. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:05:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tata-group-retakes-control-of-air-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tata-group-retakes-control-of-air-india/ Holding company Tata Sons, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Talace, submitted a winning bid of £1.7 billion for the carrier, which was auctioned by the Indian government. Sat, 09 Oct 2021 07:25:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/black-boxes-located-following-air-india-crash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/black-boxes-located-following-air-india-crash/ Investigators have found the ‘black boxes’ from an Air India Express plane that cashed on Friday, hopefully shedding light on what caused the fatal accident. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 08:20:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-adds-mumbai-connection-from-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-adds-mumbai-connection-from-stansted/ The second Air India long-haul route from London Stansted took to the skies earlier with the launch of a new three-times a week service to Mumbai. The city is considered the financial and entertainment capital of India. Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:27:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-to-launch-mumbai-connection-from-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-to-launch-mumbai-connection-from-london-stansted/ The trade and tourism industries across the east of England are set to receive a major boost next month as Air India launches a new flight from Stansted. The national carrier will fly direct to Mumbai for the first time. Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:06:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-signs-new-air-india-distribution-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-signs-new-air-india-distribution-agreement/ Amadeus and Air India have announced that the airline will benefit from the world’s largest and most diverse travel seller community, using the best professional sales technology, underpinned by the Amadeus Travel Platform. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 11:19:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-to-take-off-for-amritsar-from-london-stansted/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-to-take-off-for-amritsar-from-london-stansted/ The first ever scheduled flights to India from London Stansted will take off later this month with the launch of Air India’s three-times a week service to Amritsar in the north west of the country. Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:43:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-launches-new-dubai-international-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-launches-new-dubai-international-connections/ Dubai International has welcomed Air India’s inaugural flights from the cities of Indore and Kolkata (Calcutta). The thrice weekly service from Indore is the first international flight out of the city, which is the commercial capital of the state of Madhya Pradesh. Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:42:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-becomes-exclusive-domestic-distributor-for-air-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-becomes-exclusive-domestic-distributor-for-air-india/ Travelport has won a competitive tender process undertaken by Air India for the sole provision of distribution of its domestic flight content in the airline’s home market. Fri, 12 Oct 2018 05:07:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-welcomes-first-air-india-flight-from-kochi-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-international-welcomes-first-air-india-flight-from-kochi-india/ Dubai International has welcomed Air India’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to arrive from the city of Kochi, Kerala, with a traditional water salute. The crew and representatives of the airline were welcomed at a cake cutting ceremony at Concourse D. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 12:16:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-joins-star-alliance-at-heathrow-terminal-2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-joins-star-alliance-at-heathrow-terminal-2/ Star Alliance member Air India has successfully moved all its operations at London Heathrow’s Airport from Terminal 4 to Terminal 2, the home of Star Alliance. The national airline of India operates up to eight daily flights in and out of Heathrow with either Boeing 777 or Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and has been serving London for nearly 70 years. Thu, 26 Jan 2017 07:50:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietjet-signs-aviation-partnership-with-air-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietjet-signs-aviation-partnership-with-air-india/ Vietjet has signed a memorandum of understanding with Air India for cooperation on the supply of aviation services connecting Vietnam and India. The deal was signed in New Delhi by vice president of Vietjet Air, Dinh Viet Phuong, and director of commercial for Air India, Pankaj Srivastava. Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:36:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indian-airports-on-high-alert-following-terrorist-threat/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/indian-airports-on-high-alert-following-terrorist-threat/ Airports in India have been advised to step up security following a series of intelligence reports suggesting a possible terrorist attack. Officials were on high alert with warnings a Delhi-Kabul flight operated by state-run Air India could be targeted by Islamist groups. Tue, 06 Jan 2015 09:41:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-welcomes-star-alliance-to-delhi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-welcomes-star-alliance-to-delhi/ Air India has played host to the first ever Star Alliance Chief Executive Board Meeting held in India. This follows the national carrier’s joining the world’s longest serving and most comprehensive airline alliance in July last year. Speaking to both local and foreign media in New Delhi, Rohit Nandan, managing director at Air India, thanked all attending chief executives for travelling to India and for a productive two-day meeting. Mon, 05 Jan 2015 10:57:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gazpromneft-aero-starts-refueling-air-india-in-russia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gazpromneft-aero-starts-refueling-air-india-in-russia/ Gazpromneft-Aero has started supplying aviation fuel for regular flights to Russia by the Indian national carrier Air India in Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport. Gazpromneft-Aero currently supplies aviation fuel for Air India flights on the Delhi-Moscow route conducted on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft four times a week. Tue, 09 Sep 2014 23:30:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-joins-star-alliance1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-joins-star-alliance1/ Star Alliance has welcomed Air India as a full member of its global family of airlines, opening the national carrier’s strong domestic network in the fifth largest aviation market to Star Alliance customers worldwide. Air India now offers all Star Alliance customer benefits across its network and Air India’s customers enjoy the same benefits when they travel on any of the other 26 Star Alliance member airlines. Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:32:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-set-for-star-alliance-membership-in-july/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-set-for-star-alliance-membership-in-july/ The chief executives of the Star Alliance network have unanimously approved the membership of Air India, clearing the way for the national carrier to become the first Indian airline to join a global airline alliance. The integration teams at Air India, Star Alliance and its member carriers will now complete the last necessary work in order to ensure that Air India can offer all Star Alliance customer benefits from July 11th, 2014 onwards. Thu, 26 Jun 2014 01:04:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-commences-operations-to-rome-and-milan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-commences-operations-to-rome-and-milan/ Air India has started operations of its direct flight between India and Italy. The airline will operate flights from Delhi to Rome (Fiumicino, Leonardo da Vinci Airport) and Milan (Malpensa Airport). Sat, 21 Jun 2014 09:11:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hong-kong-airlines-signs-codeshare-deal-with-air-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hong-kong-airlines-signs-codeshare-deal-with-air-india/ Hong Kong Airlines has signed a code share agreement with Air India. The agreement enables passengers to book on HKA while with Air India as the operating carrier to an expanded network of destinations. Mon, 09 Jun 2014 03:13:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-joins-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-joins-star-alliance/ Air India’s forthcoming membership of Star Alliance will be a welcome start to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) governmental term, according to aviation intelligence expert OAG. As the BJP’s new Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises to revive economic growth in India, Air India’s new position will improve India’s connectivity to high-growth economies and give Star Alliance members access to India’s vibrant domestic air market. Tue, 03 Jun 2014 00:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-set-to-resume-star-alliance-integration/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-set-to-resume-star-alliance-integration/ At their board meeting held in Vienna today, the chief executives of the Star Alliance member airlines decided unanimously to recommence the integration process with Air India. “Star Alliance has long held the opinion that India is such an important aviation market that it should be fully represented in the Alliance,” said Mark Schwab, Star Alliance chief executive. Sat, 14 Dec 2013 12:47:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-to-purchase-five-boeing-777-200lr-from-air-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-to-purchase-five-boeing-777-200lr-from-air-india/ Etihad Airways has announced its intention to purchase from Air India five Boeing 777-200 LRs, the longest range passenger aircraft in operation to support its accelerated network growth plan. The two carriers signed a letter of intent in Mumbai earlier this week paving the way for the deal. Tue, 15 Oct 2013 08:11:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-welcomes-air-india-non-stop-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tourism-australia-welcomes-air-india-non-stop-flights/ Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said securing direct flights was essential if Australia was to secure its share of the 50 million Indians expected to be travelling outside of their own country by the end of this decade. Wed, 04 Sep 2013 23:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/birmingham-taps-into-indian-tourism-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/birmingham-taps-into-indian-tourism-market/ Birmingham’s new Air India flight, now operating four times weekly between Birmingham Airport and Delhi, will see improved services for visitors as the city looks to build its growing Indian tourist market. With some 13,500 people visiting Birmingham from India each year, the West Midlands remains the most popular region outside of the south-east for Indian tourists. Mon, 19 Aug 2013 08:19:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-celebrates-65-years-of-india-uk-operations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-celebrates-65-years-of-india-uk-operations/ India’s premier national airline Air India celebrated 65 glorious years of its operations from India to the UK on the 9th of June 2013 at a special gala reception at the prestigious The Montcalm Hotel in Central London. The event also coincided with the official launch of Air India’s new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft into the key United Kingdom travel market. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:30:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-revises-free-baggage-allowance-and-excess-baggage-rates/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-revises-free-baggage-allowance-and-excess-baggage-rates/ Air India has revised passengers free baggage allowance for travel on domestic sectors with effect immediately. The free baggage allowance for travel in the top four fare levels of economy class will be 20 Kgs and for all other fare levels it will be 15 Kgs. However, the free baggage allowance for a Business Class passenger remains unchanged at 35 Kgs. Fri, 17 May 2013 23:30:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-threatens-to-get-tough-on-aviation-emissions/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-threatens-to-get-tough-on-aviation-emissions/ Officials at the European Commission have ten Chinese and Indian airlines are facing the prospect of exclusion from airports in the European Union for refusing to comply with rules aimed at regulating greenhouse emissions. The airlines include Air China and Air India, with both carriers among those accused of not providing emissions data. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:28:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-introduces-stopover-packages-in-delhi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-introduces-stopover-packages-in-delhi/ Air India has established Delhi as its Hub and schedules have been progressively built to facilitate transfer connections at Terminal-3 (T3), particularly from Domestic to International flights and vice versa. About 3,000 Air India passengers already transit daily through T3. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 08:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-first-north-charleston-built-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-first-north-charleston-built-dreamliner/ Boeing has marked a historic milestone, with delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner built at its North Charleston facility to Air India. The delivery continues the momentum of the 787 Dreamliner’s entry into revenue service by customers globally and marks the beginning of a new era of commercial airplane production in South Carolina. Sat, 06 Oct 2012 07:25:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-partners-with-accelya-kale/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-partners-with-accelya-kale/ India’s flag carrier Air India has selected Accelya Kale’s EverestAirTM decision support solution, and has outsourced its passenger and cargo revenue accounting to Accelya Kale. Accelya Kale also enables Air India to prevent their revenue leakages in miscellaneous billing through FinesseMBSTM, the SIS compliant miscellaneous (non-transport) billing solution from Accelya Kale. Sat, 29 Sep 2012 11:07:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-becomes-fifth-carrier-to-operate-boeing-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-becomes-fifth-carrier-to-operate-boeing-dreamliner/ Boeing and Air India are celebrating the delivery of the airline’s first 787 Dreamliner. “Today is a great day for Air India as the most technologically advanced and fuel efficient airplane in the world joins our fleet,” said Rohit Nandan, Air India chairman. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:11:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/possible-end-in-sight-to-air-india-pilot-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/possible-end-in-sight-to-air-india-pilot-strike/ An end to the dispute between pilots and management at Air India has moved closer, with strikers agreeing to hold talks. Pilots walked out 18 days ago in a dispute over training, with more than 100 subsequently fired. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:31:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-approves-air-india-bail-out/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/government-approves-air-india-bail-out/ The government has approved a bailout for Air India totalling 300 billion rupees ($5.8 billion) which will be injected into loss-making carrier over the next nine years. The government also approved the carrier’s plans to add 27 Boeing 787s and three 777s. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:31:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/raju-mansukhani-country-manager-air-india-thailand/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/raju-mansukhani-country-manager-air-india-thailand/ Raju Mansukhani, Country Manager - Air India, Thailand Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:35:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliances-delays-air-india-membership-application/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliances-delays-air-india-membership-application/ The member airlines of the Star Alliance network and Air India have jointly concluded that the integration of Air India into the global airline alliance will be suspended. This is due to the fact that Air India has not met the minimum joining conditions that were contractually agreed in December 2007. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 09:01:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-and-air-india-put-air-indias-membership-application-on-hold/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-and-air-india-put-air-indias-membership-application-on-hold/ The member airlines of the Star Alliance network and Air India have jointly concluded that the integration of Air India into the global airline alliance will be suspended. This is due to the fact that Air India has not met the minimum joining conditions that were contractually agreed in December 2007. Tue, 02 Aug 2011 07:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-among-10-global-airlines-chosen-by-iata-to-pilot-the-sis-technolo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-among-10-global-airlines-chosen-by-iata-to-pilot-the-sis-technolo/ Kale Consultants Ltd., the leading solutions provider to the airline and travel industry, will assist Air India in its endeavour as the pilot carrier for IATA’s Simplified Interline Settlement (SIS) platf Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:30:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-all-set-to-join-star-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-all-set-to-join-star-alliance/ Following its successful migration to a single code on 27 February 2011, Air India is all set to join Star Alliance. The company has already complied with the Minimum Joining Requirements (MJR), which were mandatory for joining the Alliance. Fri, 20 May 2011 12:00:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-strike-update-april-28/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-strike-update-april-28/ Air India’s scheduled normal operations, on a daily basis, includes 320 flights. In view of the experience yesterday, the Operations Department drew a contingency schedule for 28th April 2011 wherein operations were reduced by 18% Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:57:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-pilots-walk-out-on-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-pilots-walk-out-on-strike/ Thousands of passengers have been left stranded as 600 Air India pilots take industrial action against their employer. Over 20 flights in and out of Mumbai have been cancelled, following a decision to walk on strike for a second day. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:06:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-passengers-can-now-use-web-check-in/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-passengers-can-now-use-web-check-in/ Passengers travelling on Air India, can now avail of the Web Check-in (WCI) facility. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sita-and-air-india-achieve-an-important-milestone/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sita-and-air-india-achieve-an-important-milestone/ Air India today announced that the first milestone in its modernization process had been completed with the double migration of Air India and Indian Airlines to SITA’s Horizon Passenger Services System. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:41:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snoozing-pilot-blamed-for-air-india-crash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/snoozing-pilot-blamed-for-air-india-crash/ A snoozing pilot has been blamed for a plane crash in southern India earlier this year, which claimed the lives of 158 passengers. The Air India Express aircraft crashed in May after approaching a runway at Mangalore airport at the wrong height and angle. According to an official investigation into the incident, the Serbian pilot - Zlatko Glusica - was “disorientated” having been asleep for much of the three-hour flight. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-crash-details-emerge/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-crash-details-emerge/ Investigators into the Air India jet, which crashed on Saturday killing 158 passengers, have found the cockpit voice recorder showing that the pilot was suddenly ordered to abort the landing. Mon, 24 May 2010 14:01:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-in-190m-deal-for-sitas-horizon-passenger-services-system/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-in-190m-deal-for-sitas-horizon-passenger-services-system/ The National Aviation Company of India (NACIL) today announced that SITA, the aviation IT specialist, has been selected to provide its hosted Horizon Passenger Services System (PSS) to Air India on a turnkey basis following a global competitive tendering process. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:10:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-moves-towards-cost-efficiencies-with-new-technology-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-moves-towards-cost-efficiencies-with-new-technology-deal/ Air India, India’s national flag carrier, has teamed with Sabre Airline Solutions to achieve operational efficiencies in key airline functions in a bid to be more cost efficient. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:12:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-pilots-in-mid-air-brawl/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-pilots-in-mid-air-brawl/ The cockpit of an Air India flight was left unmanned after pilots and cabin crew were involved in a brawl at 30,000ft after a stewardess accused a co-pilot of molesting her. Crew members traded punches in full view of 106 passengers, and at one point the pilot threatened to emergency land the Airbus A320. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:21:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-pilots-end-strike-action/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-pilots-end-strike-action/ Air India executive pilots have called off their four-day-old strike following Government assurance that their salaries will not be cut and a status quo will prevail on cost cutting measures relating to productivity-linked incentive (PLI). Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:38:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-strike-enters-fourth-day/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-india-strike-enters-fourth-day/ As strike action by Air India Executive pilots enters the fourth day, the airline has been forced to cancel more than 20 flights, including 15 from the national capital, as well as suspending bookings for the next 15 days. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:31:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-expands-partnership-with-air-india/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-expands-partnership-with-air-india/ From 15 September, frequent flyers on Singapore Airlines and Air India can enjoy greater choice and value for money, thanks to a new bilateral frequent flyer programme agreement between the two carriers. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:46:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/20000-air-india-staff-go-on-hunger-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/20000-air-india-staff-go-on-hunger-strike/ Some 20,000 employees of Air India have begun a three-day hunger strike over plans to cut their pay. The protest comes as the debt-ridden national carrier plans a series of drastic cost-cutting measures, which include productivity-linked bonuses by up to 50 percent. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:36:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090625104641933/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090625104641933/ The Indian government has thrown struggling national carrier Air India a lifeline by offering a financial aid package on condition it undertakes a “massive cost reduction” programme.The offer by prime minister Manmohan Singh follows his meeting with the airline’s new chairman and managing director, Arvid Jadhav. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:09:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090623111733827/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20090623111733827/ Air India said it is looking to cut Rs5bn ($103m) in staffing costs, about 17 percent of its total wage bill, and desperately needs a government bail-out as it battles for survival.Arvind Jadhav, the recently appointed chairman and managing director, said the Indian national carrier had reached “the moment of truth”, and need to cuts about 17 percent of its total wage bill. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:46:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2007072708474989/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2007072708474989/ The Boeing Company and Air India today celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 777-200LR Worldliner airplane. Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:47:18 +0000