After its merger with Vistara, Air India has launched a newer version of its frequent flyer programme — Maharaja Club. The revised programme offers a range of advantages for participants, regardless of their frequency of travel. Air India introduced its frequent flyer program in 1994, originally known as Flying Returns, making it one of the … Read more
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday conducted searches at four locations across Punjab in a case related to the promotion of terror related activities and violence by Sikh For Justice (SFJ) leader Gurupatwant Singh Pannun. Teams of the anti-terror agency searched one location each in Moga and Mohali and two locations in Bathinda at … Read more
An Air India plane. File | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI Passengers of a San Francisco-bound Air India flight had a tough time at the Delhi airport on May 30 evening as the departure was delayed for more than six hours due to a technical issue with the aircraft. The flight AI 183, which was to … Read more
Image used for representative purpose only | Photo Credit: Reuters An Air India flight bound for Delhi experienced a collision with a tug truck while taxiing towards the runway at Pune Airport. The incident occurred when around 180 passengers were onboard. “The aircraft, carrying around 180 passengers, suffered damage to its nose and a tyre … Read more
Image used for representative purpose only | Photo Credit: K. Pichumani Regulator BCAS has directed airlines to ensure that all baggage of passengers are delivered within 30 minutes of landing of a flight at an airport. The directive from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) to seven scheduled airlines also comes against the backdrop … Read more
Aviation watchdog DGCA has imposed a penalty of ₹10 lakh on Air India for its failure to comply with norms pertaining to facilities that are required to be provided to passengers. After carrying out inspections of airlines at Delhi, Kochi and Bangalore airports, the regulator observed that Air India was not complying with the provisions … Read more
Wall paintings ahead of Mizoram Assembly election in Aizawl town on November 05, 2023. | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar Campaigning ends in Mizoram and for 20 seats in Chhattisgarh The campaign for the elections to the 40-member Mizoram Assembly and 20 Assembly segments in Chhattisgarh came to a close on Sunday ahead of the … Read more
Designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the founder of the banned Sikhs for Justice threatens to blow up Air India flight. File | Photo Credit: AFP Designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the founder of the banned Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), has released a new video asking Sikhs not to fly in Air India aircraft after November … Read more
(Clockwise from top left) Air India’s air hostesses; sari-clad scientists; air hostesses welcoming guests; a 1950s ad for a ‘modern’ girl; and designer Manish Malhotra with Katrina Kaif. | Photo Credit: Getty Images and Special Arrangement No more saris? Air India may bring in new look for flight crew” was the headline. The article continued, … Read more
Flight AI 111 returned to the Indira Gandhi International Airport after a passenger reportedly misbehaved. Image for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: VELANKANNI RAJ B. Air India on April 10 deboarded an unruly passenger from its Delhi-London flight, which returned to the national capital, according to sources. The sources said flight AI 111, which … Read more