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Air India passenger 'suffers from food poising' after cockroach found in meal
The woman who was with her two-year-old son on the Air India flight, was served an omelette when she discovered a cockroach inside it.
Published on Sep 29, 2024 09:12 AM IST
HT Exclusive: Visa expert shares immigration tips for Indian students in the US
While Indian students chase success in the US amidst the immigration system, visa expert highlights the challenges, charts some possible hack for H-1B lottery.
Published on Sep 28, 2024 07:29 PM IST
Air India derosters 3 cabin crew members for ‘lapse’ in opening aircraft door
The incident occurred on September 15 on a flight from San Francisco that landed at Bengaluru airport.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 08:13 PM IST
Air India plans to launch Wi-Fi on international flights by year-end
Air India plans to introduce Wi-Fi connectivity on its international flights starting in November, an airline executive has said.
Updated on Sep 23, 2024 06:28 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, London
Air India to have on board Wi-Fi on international flights by year-end
Since taking control of the airline from the government in January last year, the Tata Group has been introducing several measures to improve the airline
Published on Sep 22, 2024 09:25 PM IST
‘Air India to upgrade its entire narrow-body fleet by mid-2025’
Narrow-body aircraft are the mainstay of domestic airline operations for most airlines, with wide-body ones typically flown on long-haul routes
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Indian-American CEO shares ‘worst’ experience on Delhi-bound Air India: Watch
Indian-American passenger criticizes Air India for “nightmare” first-class experience on a $6300 flight from New Delhi to Chicago.
Published on Sep 18, 2024 02:53 PM IST
Air India commences construction of MRO facility at Bengaluru airport
Air India Group on Wednesday commenced the construction of a mega Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at a ceremony in Bengaluru.
Published on Sep 04, 2024 07:30 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Travelling Air India? You can now track checked-in bags by scanning baggage tags
Air India launched an AI-powered feature which allows passengers to track checked-in baggage by scanning tags and provides real-time updates on baggage status.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 02:15 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Mallika Soni
Shankar Sharma praises Air India's new first class cabin with a video: Watch
Air India's new first-class cabin receives praise for its design, comfort and service, challenging high fares of West Asian airlines.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 01:45 PM IST
Air India Express adds 2 new daily flights from Bengaluru to Vijayawada, Indore
A subsidiary of Air India and a part of the Tata group, the airline also inaugurated Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, as its 32nd domestic destination.
Published on Sep 02, 2024 02:10 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
‘Why me’: Jonty Rhodes miffed with Air India over flight delay, broken seat
Jonty Rhodes also expressed that he is worried about his upcoming travel, which includes a return flight to Mumbai and a long trip to Cape Town.
Published on Sep 01, 2024 10:16 AM IST
Did the Tatas really have to merge Vistara with Air India?
Could Vistara have operated as a standalone airline?
Published on Aug 31, 2024 07:19 PM IST
FDI nod for Air India, no Vistara after Nov 11
Vistara will merge with Air India starting November 12, following government approval of Singapore Airlines' FDI. Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1% stake in Air India.
Updated on Aug 31, 2024 07:28 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
Club Vistara to end after Air India merger: What happens to your loyalty points?
Club Vistara members will migrate to Air India's Flying Returns with points and benefits intact; 1:1 points transfer ratio.
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Decks cleared for Vistara merger with Air India
SIA owns a 49% stake in Vistara and will get a 25.1% stake in the merged entity. The Tatas, who own Air India, will keep the remaining 74.9% stake.
Published on Aug 30, 2024 01:29 PM IST
Flying Vistara? You can do so till November 11, book tickets till September 3
India approves investment for Vistara-Air India merger; passengers can book Vistara flights until September 3 for travel until November 11.
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 11:29 AM IST
Vistara-Air India merger: Singapore Airlines gets FDI nod from India
India clears final hurdle for Air India's merger with Vistara, approves $276 million investment by Singapore Airlines.
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 10:03 AM IST
Air India reschedules Mumbai-SFO flight, many miss connecting flights
An Air India flight from Mumbai to San Francisco was rescheduled to the next day without proper explanation, causing significant inconvenience to passengers
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Air India faces ₹98 lakh fine; operated flights with ‘non-qualified’ pilots
DGCA fines Air India ₹98 lakh for operating flights with non-qualified crew members.
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 01:41 PM IST
Mind the gap
As a scramble to train and create talent in the skies picks up, who will bridge the most critical gaps
Published on Aug 21, 2024 04:38 PM IST
Gold ring stolen from luggage of flyer on Delhi-Pune flight
Gautam Rahul, a flyer who took Air India Flight AI 847 from Delhi to Pune on Sunday evening was left fuming after he found that his newly bought golden ring was stolen from his checked-in luggage
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 06:02 AM IST
‘Dragged her on floor’: Air India crew member attacked in London hotel room
The incident occurred Thursday night at the Radisson Red Hotel in London's Heathrow.
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Air India cabin crew member assaulted in hotel, rescued
Officials aware of the matter said that the intruder entered the cabin crew member’s hotel room earlier this week.
Updated on Aug 18, 2024 06:24 AM IST
London-bound Air India flight returns to Mumbai due to technical snag
The plane landed safely in Mumbai and underwent precautionary checks, according to an Air India spokesperson.
Published on Aug 14, 2024 03:30 PM IST
Goa: Mumbai-bound AI flight aborts take-off due to bird-hit at Dabolim airport
All the passengers disembarked safely from the aircraft, the airline said in a statement.
Published on Aug 14, 2024 02:57 PM IST
Bengaluru woman calls out Air India for cancellation of international flight
The Bengaluru woman also complained that the passengers had lost money while re-booking and cancelling tickets to fly on time
Published on Aug 13, 2024 09:06 AM IST
‘Is there bomb in my bag?' asks Air India passenger to officer; arrested
A flyer at Cochin International Airport was arrested for making a bomb comment during security checks. No threat was found.
Published on Aug 11, 2024 10:52 AM IST
Evening briefing: Air India extends suspension of flights to and from Israel
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Published on Aug 09, 2024 06:49 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights indefinitely amid Middle East crisis
Air India is offering a full refund to its passengers with confirmed bookings for travel to and from Tel Aviv.
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:37 PM IST