Sri Lanka`s national carrier cuts flights to Chennai

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 19:32

Srilankan Airlines on Tuesday slashed by half, its flights on the Colombo-Chennai sector in view of the attacks against Sri Lankan nationals in Tamil Nadu.

Egypt`s national carrier allows hostesses to wear

Last Updated: Monday, November 12, 2012, 18:01

For the first time since its establishment in 1932, Egypt`s national carrier has allowed its hostesses to wear headscarves on duty after the Muslim Brotherhood government approved the wardrobe change.

Gulf Air offers special India scheme

Last Updated: Monday, December 12, 2011, 22:46

Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air on Monday introduced Falcon Corporate Plus, a package designed exclusively for corporate travellers, offering a range of benefits that include special discounts and free upgrades from economy to Falcon Gold Class.

Air India sets up panel to look into cabin restructuring

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 22:43

National carrier Air India may opt for adding more economy seats on its domestic flights being operated on Airbus aircraft to increase yields, an airline official said on Tuesday.

No disinvestment of Air India: Vayalar Ravi

Last Updated: Thursday, October 20, 2011, 15:45

Government on Thursday ruled out disinvestment of Air India saying it is trying to bring the cash strapped national carrier to 'no-profit, no-loss' status.

Govt to release Rs 705 crore to cash-strapped AI soon: Sources

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 18:18

After an ad hoc payment of Rs 500 crore to partly clear its dues to Air India, Government would release another tranche of Rs 705 crore to the national carrier very soon, official sources said Wednesday.

Govt may rethink on concession in Air India fares

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 14:32

Government Wednesday said in view of the huge losses incurred by national carrier Air India, a committee had been appointed to look into the present policy of giving free and concessional air tickets in domestic sector to certain categories.