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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 Gurgaon. The airline has its main hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi and secondary hub at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, 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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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 | |
Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun asks to 'embarrass,' 'shame' PM Modi during LS pollsKhalistani terrorist Pannun's video challenges PM Modi and officials for Khalistan, urging 'shame' tactics. He criticizes UPA, praises Modi's strength. Pannun calls for equal punishment and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
7-hour ordeal for AI's Pune-Delhi flyersAround 200 passengers of an Air India flight from Pune to Delhi were kept waiting in the aircraft for two hours due to a technical issue. The flight, AI-1852, finally departed from Pune at 8am instead..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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 | CBI clean cheat over Air India-Indian Airlines merger: BJP must apologise to ex-PM Singh, says RautShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has urged the BJP to offer an apology to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh following the CBI's closure report in the Air India-Indian Airlines merger case. The CBI..IndiaTimes - Published |
CBI files closure report in AI case against PrafulCBI closes Air India case involving Praful Patel and irregularities. Court summons officer. Patel orchestrated NCP split, joined Maharashtra govt. Cases on abuse of power, Boeing jets, conspiracy with..IndiaTimes - Published | Air India sacks pilot found drunk after operating overseas flightAir India terminates a pilot's services and considers filing an FIR for alcohol consumption after flying. Directorate General of Civil Aviation informed. Zero tolerance policy enforced with strict..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Do better': Women accuses Air India of giving mother's business class seat to another passengerVitasta criticized Air India for reallocating her mother's business class seat, sparking online backlash. Air India responded, promising an investigation. Vitasta vowed further action if her mother had..IndiaTimes - Published | DGCA off-rosters pilots after Indigo plane grazes past stationary Air India carrierIndiaTimes - Published |
DGCA slaps Rs 80 lakh fine on Air India for violations of...Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 80 lakh on Air India for violations of norms related to flight duty time limitations and fatigue management system of flight crew.DNA - Published | Air India offers special business class fares on select Asian routesIndiaTimes - Published |
IndiGo fined 1.2crore, Mumbai airport 90Lakh for tarmac mealIndiGo and Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) are facing fines totaling Rs 2.1 crore from aviation authorities in connection to the incident on January 14-15. During this period, stranded..IndiaTimes - Published | Indigo, Mumbai airport fined over 'tarmac langar'; SpiceJet, Air India penalised for poor rosteringIndiaTimes - Published |
Designated Khalistani terrorist Pannun issues fresh threats ahead of Republic DayUS-based pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun threatens India with pro-Khalistan graffiti ahead of Republic Day. Pannun, founder of Sikhs for Justice, aims to avenge the death of Khalistani..IndiaTimes - Published | Avoidable flight diversions: DGCA issues notice to Air India and SpiceJet for 'not rostering trained pilots to Delhi' during foggy periodThe DGCA has issued show cause notice to Air India and SpiceJet for not rostering CAT III compliant pilots, resulting in flight diversions during low visibility hours in Delhi. The notice requires a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Hard landing in Dubai: AI off rosters pilot & orders probe; A320 grounded there for a weekAn Air India flight made a very heavy landing in Dubai on December 20. Luckily for everyone onboard the relatively young 5.5-year-old Airbus A320neo (VT CIQ) did not suffer structural damage when it..IndiaTimes - Published | India issued highest ever commercial pilot licences in 2023; share of women in flight deck to riseIndia issued a record number of commercial pilot licenses (CPL), with a significant percentage increase in women empowerment in the civil aviation sector. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India to help flyers as part of their fogcare initiative this winters.Air India on Wednesday announced that passengers flying to and from Delhi IGI airport during the winter season will be allowed to reschedule or cancel their bookings at no extra cost if their flight is..IndiaTimes - Published | False engine fire alarm: Air India flight declares May Day while landing Mumbai; touches down safelyIndiaTimes - Published |
India has taken up threats on Indian parliament made by Pannun with US, Canada: MEAThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has formally addressed the threats made by designated Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun against the Indian Parliament. Pannun, who is a designated..IndiaTimes - Published | Air India to connect Delhi with PhuketAir India will launch a non-stop service between Delhi and Phuket, Thailand's popular island destination, using an A320neo aircraft. The service, starting from December 15, will initially operate four..IndiaTimes - Published |
DGCA fines Air India Rs 10 Lakh for service flaws, 2nd time since 2022IndiaTimes - Published | US thwarted plot to kill Pannun: ReportUnited States is treating a reported plot to kill a Sikh separatist — listed as a terrorist by India — on American soil with utmost seriousness and has raised the issue with the Indian government..IndiaTimes - Published |
Technical problem forces air turnback of AI Mumbai-NYK flightAn Air India flight from Mumbai to New York had an air turn back on Tuesday after the Boeing 777 aircraft developed a technical problem over two hours into the flight. An air turnback involves an..IndiaTimes - Published | Diaspora panel in US seeks to include extremist Pannun and SFJ on no-fly listA diaspora panel in the US has called for designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and his banned organization Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) to be added to the no-fly list. The panel, organized by the..IndiaTimes - Published |
NIA books Pannun under anti-terror law for threat to Air IndiaThe National Investigation Agency has booked designated 'individual terrorist' Gurpatwant Singh Pannun under anti-terror laws for attempting to disrupt the transportation sector in India. Pannun, the..IndiaTimes - Published | NIA files case against designated terrorist GS Pannun, his outfit Sikhs For JusticsThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case against designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for threatening people flying Air India and the airline with closure of operations...IndiaTimes - Published |
Man detained for misbehaving with Indigo crew on Jaipur-Bengaluru flightA passenger on an Indigo Airlines flight from Jaipur to Bengaluru was detained by airport authorities for misbehaving with the crew. The passenger, who was under the influence of intoxication,..IndiaTimes - Published | Air India successfully deploys airline industry’s first generative AI virtual agentAir India has become the first airline to deploy a Generative AI virtual agent named 'Maharaja', which has successfully answered over 500,000 customer queries since its launch in March 2023. The AI..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India gets notice over facilities for passengersDirector General of Civil Aviation has issued a show-cause notice to Air India for not providing mandatory facilities to passengers who are denied boarding or whose flights are delayed/cancelled. This..IndiaTimes - Published | Visitor curbs at Delhi, Punjab airports after SFJ threatThe Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed airports in Delhi and Punjab to stop issuing visitor entry passes following designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun’s recent warning to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Additional checks in place for Air India passengers at Delhi airport till November 30Passengers boarding Air India flights from airports in the national capital and Punjab will undergo extra security screenings. Furthermore, the issuance of visitor entry tickets at the Delhi airport..IndiaTimes - Published | Who is Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, wanted Khalistani terrorist behind Air India attack threat?Gurpatwant Singh has recently released a video issuing a threat to Air India flights on November 19, urging all Sikhs to avoid taking any flights on the airlines.DNA - Published |
'Don't travel by Air India on November 19...': Khalistani terrorist warns of 'attack', released threat videoKhalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Pannun has released a threat video where he is asking all Sikhs to avoid travel by Air India on November 19, insinuating an attack.DNA - Published | Don’t fly Air India after November 19, life at risk: Pannun to SikhsThe Canada-based terrorist outfit 'Sikhs For Justice' has warned Sikhs not to fly on Air India planes after November 19, evoking memories of the 1985 bombing of Air India's Boeing 747 'Kanishka'. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India intends to add more than 400 weekly flights to its domestic and international network during the winter scheduleAir India plans to add over 400 weekly flights to its domestic and international routes by March 2024. The airline aims to strengthen its domestic network with more than 200 weekly flights connecting..IndiaTimes - Published | 30 more planes by next March: Air India to add 400 weekly flights this winterAir India is set to expand its network by adding over 400 flights per week this winter, thanks to the induction of 30 new planes by March 2024. The airline plans to strengthen its domestic India..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India in dock for deploying aircraft with less emergency-use oxygen reserve than required for Delhi-US nonstop; DGCA seeks replyAir India is being investigated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for using a Boeing 777 with insufficient emergency oxygen on a recent Delhi-US nonstop flight. The pilot refused to..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Direct flight connectivity between India & Australia to triple from pre-Covid level this winter': Tourism AustraliaDirect connectivity between India and Australia is set to increase significantly post-Covid, with the number of weekly flights expected to triple from eight to about 25 by December. Air India and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India cancels flights to and from Tel Aviv in wake of Hamas attack on IsraelAccording to the airline, the decision was taken considering the interests and safety of the passengers and crew.DNA - Published | Air India shares first look of its aircraft after change in logo, design; Check out picsAs part of their rebranding initiative launched in August, Air India introduced a fresh logo and color scheme.DNA - Published |
