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‘Submitted doctor’s letter, waiver denied…’: Lisa Ray lambasts Air India for lacking ‘empathy’ to her ailing father
Lisa Ray slammed Air India for not showing ‘empathy’ to her father’s age and health condition after she had to cancel a flight ticket.
2 min read20 Mar 2025Air India’s first retrofit aircraft VT-EXN with modern three-class configuration; details here
Air India has introduced its first retrofitted A320neo aircraft, VT-EXN, featuring a three-class cabin and modern amenities. This is part of a $400 million upgrade program for its fleet, which will continue until 2025, including improvements to 27 A320neos and 40 widebody aircraft.
1 min read18 Mar 2025Can the Tatas still save Air India from flushing away its reputation?
Air India’s turbulent journey under the Tata group has taken another nosedive, with passengers airing grievances over faulty lavatories and broken seats. But there could be a way out of the mess.
2 min read15 Mar 2025Riyadh Air eyes opportunities in India
According to Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air, the airline is open to partnering with Indian airlines like Air India and IndiGo and Indian IT companies for its digital infrastructure.
4 min read12 Mar 2025Paytm’s Vijay Shekhar Sharma is not a fan of Air India’s older cabins, says ‘there should be a way to identify…’
Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma took to social media to express his concerns about not being able to view the aircraft details before booking. Air India responded to his post.
2 min read11 Mar 2025US-bound Air India flight AI119 with 300 passengers returns to Mumbai after security threat
An Air India flight bound for New York returned to Mumbai after being airborne for about four hours after a security threat was reported by its crew. The flight was rescheduled for March 11 after carrying out mandatory checks by security forces.
1 min read10 Mar 2025Widow of Army officer in ICU after airlines deny wheelchair assistance at Delhi airport; netizens say ‘awful’
An 82-year-old widow of a Lt General suffers serious injuries after being denied wheelchair assistance by Air India and IndiGo at Delhi airport. Her granddaughter’s viral post highlights the neglect faced by elderly passengers, igniting widespread criticism and calls for better service.
3 min read8 Mar 2025Air India suggests lower landing charges, concerned at user charges at Delhi Airport
Air India recommended reducing charges for wide-bodied aircraft to encourage the use of larger planes on domestic routes.
4 min read5 Mar 2025DGCA seeks report from Air India over ‘broken seat’ after Shivraj Singh Chauhan’s complaint
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday responded to Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s complaint, who earlier complained about being provided with an uncomfortable seat aboard his Air India flight. The minister was flying from Bhopal to Delhi when he had this unpleasant encounter.
2 min read22 Feb 2025India’s aviation sector flying high, 91% capex planned from FY20 to FY25 achieved: Economic Survey
The survey also highlighted that to accommodate the growth in air traffic, Indian airlines have placed among the largest orders for aircraft globally.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared