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After 17 Covid Deaths, Indian Airline Pilots Seek Frontline Worker Status
The Federation of Indian Pilots has filed a PIL in the Bombay High Court demanding 'frontline worker' status for its members, 17 of whom have succumbed to Covid till June 1.
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India's Airlines Seek Emergency Credit From Oil Firms, Airports: Report
Airlines in India are asking the government to help them obtain unsecured credit from oil companies and airports, as fuel-price increases push them deeper into losses and imperil their survival. Competition and aggressive pricing are stopping fares from rising to reflect higher input costs, the Federation of Indian Airlines said in a letter sent to...
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Court Seeks Centre, Aviation Body's Stand On Plea Over Pilots' Duty Limitations
The Delhi High Court today sought the stands of the Centre and aviation regulator DGCA on the pleas of Air India and Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), a body of major Indian airlines, on the issue of changes in the stipulated flight and duty time limitations (FDTL) of pilots.
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Indian Accused Of Groping Sleeping Woman On US Plane With Wife Beside Him
Federal authorities in Michigan arrested a 34-year-old man after a woman said that he sexually assaulted her on an overnight flight when she fell asleep next to him.
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Indian Doctor Pleads Guilty To Groping Minor On Flight In US
A 29-year-old Indian doctor has pleaded guilty to groping a minor girl who was sitting next to him on a New Jersey-bound United Airlines flight, according to officials.
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Federation of Indian Airlines Revokes Flying Ban On Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad
The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), comprising four leading private carriers, today revoked the flying ban imposed on Shiv Sena lawmaker Ravindra Gaikwad.
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Not On Our Flights: Airlines Ban Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, 2 Cancel His Ticket
An association of airlines has decided that Ravindra Gaikwad, a Shiv Sena MP who assaulted a staff member of Air India, will not be allowed on flights "with immediate effect," a statement said. News agency PTI also reported that Air India has canceled the MP's ticket to fly today from Delhi to Pune.
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Relaxed Airline FDI Norms To Have Security Implications: FIA
As part of liberalising norms to overseas investments, foreign non-airline players can own up to 100 per cent stake in local carriers.
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Airline Body Warns Removal of 5/20 Norm Will Raise Fares
The industry body asserted that 5/20 rule is not protectionist.
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India's Aviation Safety Rating Gets Upgraded by United States
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has upgraded India's aviation safety rating, in a boost for Indian airlines which can now increase the number of flights they operate to the United States.
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Airlines Demand Slew of Sops in the Budget
The FIA has also called for setting up a dedicated fund for scheduled airlines.
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Banks Initiate Process of Declaring Kingfisher Airlines as Wilful Defaulter
The government on Thursday said some banks have initiated the process of declaring debt-ridden Kingfisher Airlines as a wilful defaulter.
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Regulator Overrules Objections for Grant of Air Operator Permit to Tata-SIA
Clearing the decks for grant of air operator permit (AOP) to Tata-SIA Airlines, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has overruled all the objections raised by Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) over the application of the start-up carrier.
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Advise DGCA Not to Allow AirAsia Launch Ops: Indian Carriers' Grouping to Government
Claiming that the approvals granted to AirAsia India were "illegal", the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) has asked the government to advise the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) not to allow the new no-frill airline to launch its operations, set for June 12.
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AirAsia Dares IndiGo in an Open War
Bringing its fight with competing carrier IndiGo out in the open, AirAsia group chief Tony Fernandes said in a tweet on Tuesday that any attempt to oppose the entry of start-up airline AirAsia India would make it "stronger and smarter".
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After 17 Covid Deaths, Indian Airline Pilots Seek Frontline Worker Status
The Federation of Indian Pilots has filed a PIL in the Bombay High Court demanding 'frontline worker' status for its members, 17 of whom have succumbed to Covid till June 1.
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India's Airlines Seek Emergency Credit From Oil Firms, Airports: Report
Airlines in India are asking the government to help them obtain unsecured credit from oil companies and airports, as fuel-price increases push them deeper into losses and imperil their survival. Competition and aggressive pricing are stopping fares from rising to reflect higher input costs, the Federation of Indian Airlines said in a letter sent to...
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Court Seeks Centre, Aviation Body's Stand On Plea Over Pilots' Duty Limitations
The Delhi High Court today sought the stands of the Centre and aviation regulator DGCA on the pleas of Air India and Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), a body of major Indian airlines, on the issue of changes in the stipulated flight and duty time limitations (FDTL) of pilots.
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Indian Accused Of Groping Sleeping Woman On US Plane With Wife Beside Him
Federal authorities in Michigan arrested a 34-year-old man after a woman said that he sexually assaulted her on an overnight flight when she fell asleep next to him.
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Indian Doctor Pleads Guilty To Groping Minor On Flight In US
A 29-year-old Indian doctor has pleaded guilty to groping a minor girl who was sitting next to him on a New Jersey-bound United Airlines flight, according to officials.
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Federation of Indian Airlines Revokes Flying Ban On Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad
The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), comprising four leading private carriers, today revoked the flying ban imposed on Shiv Sena lawmaker Ravindra Gaikwad.
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Not On Our Flights: Airlines Ban Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad, 2 Cancel His Ticket
An association of airlines has decided that Ravindra Gaikwad, a Shiv Sena MP who assaulted a staff member of Air India, will not be allowed on flights "with immediate effect," a statement said. News agency PTI also reported that Air India has canceled the MP's ticket to fly today from Delhi to Pune.
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Relaxed Airline FDI Norms To Have Security Implications: FIA
As part of liberalising norms to overseas investments, foreign non-airline players can own up to 100 per cent stake in local carriers.
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Airline Body Warns Removal of 5/20 Norm Will Raise Fares
The industry body asserted that 5/20 rule is not protectionist.
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India's Aviation Safety Rating Gets Upgraded by United States
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has upgraded India's aviation safety rating, in a boost for Indian airlines which can now increase the number of flights they operate to the United States.
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Airlines Demand Slew of Sops in the Budget
The FIA has also called for setting up a dedicated fund for scheduled airlines.
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Banks Initiate Process of Declaring Kingfisher Airlines as Wilful Defaulter
The government on Thursday said some banks have initiated the process of declaring debt-ridden Kingfisher Airlines as a wilful defaulter.
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Regulator Overrules Objections for Grant of Air Operator Permit to Tata-SIA
Clearing the decks for grant of air operator permit (AOP) to Tata-SIA Airlines, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has overruled all the objections raised by Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) over the application of the start-up carrier.
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Advise DGCA Not to Allow AirAsia Launch Ops: Indian Carriers' Grouping to Government
Claiming that the approvals granted to AirAsia India were "illegal", the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) has asked the government to advise the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) not to allow the new no-frill airline to launch its operations, set for June 12.
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AirAsia Dares IndiGo in an Open War
Bringing its fight with competing carrier IndiGo out in the open, AirAsia group chief Tony Fernandes said in a tweet on Tuesday that any attempt to oppose the entry of start-up airline AirAsia India would make it "stronger and smarter".
