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Can Modi govt run risk of Air India sale turning political before polls?

Even if the terms of sale of Air India are made easier, the deal cannot be closed in the next six months, given that there are at least three crucial state elections and the Lok Sabha elections coming

Serving non-vegetarian food on Air India, untouched by 'halal' tradition

The airline clarified that 'all non-vegetarian meals are suitable for Muslims and are prepared in accordance with halal method'

Air India set to rejig crew management system after rostering scam

Among other steps, there's a move to limit pilots' pay to 70 flying hours in a month

Air India removes non-veg meal for pilots, brings it back after furore

In July last year, Air India decided to stop serving non-vegetarian meals to economy class passengers on domestic flights

Air India renames Taiwan to Chinese Taipei on website, China welcomes move

China views Taiwan, an island which has been independent since 1950, as a rebel region that must be reunited with the mainland

Air India changes Taiwan's name to Chinese Taipei on its website

Air India now describes Taiwan as 'Taipei, Taoyuan International Airport, TPE, Chinese Taipei' on its website

Govt enhances expenditure provision for Air India's VVIP aircraft

The costs of these flights are reimbursed to the airline by the respective ministries

PM Modi on Air India sale: Govt did what it could with 'utmost sincerity'

His remarks come against the backdrop of the government's proposal for strategic disinvestment of debt-laden Air India failing to attract any bidders

Air India in talks with Culture Ministry to hand over its art collections

Government has put the ailing airline on the block

Air India doubles gratuity ceiling amount of employees from 1 mn to 2 mn

It has been decided to implement the enhancement of gratuity payable to employees under Payment of Gratuity Amendment Act 2018

Air India stake sale: Govt adopts 'wait and watch' approach for 3-4 months

The government's proposed stake sale in Air India failed to attract any initial bidders when the deadline for bidding ended on May 31

Air India's Airbus pilots want rostering probe extended to Boeing fleet

The modus operandi of the alleged misconduct is exploiting a rule which mandates that pilots are to be paid for 70 hours of flying per month if they fly a minimum of 40 hours

Air India orders probe into rostering scam; cockpit crew making easy money

Irregularities found in scheduling of cockpit crew on Airbus fleet

Software glitch delays 23 Air India flights at Delhi airport: Official

The software-related glitch affected operations from 1 PM to 2.30 PM during which period, check-in and other services were handled manually

Flight of fantasy on Air India

'Three suggestions' on how to get on with fixing this mess

Govt puts off debt-laden Air India stake sale, to revive loan recast plan

The attempt to sell 76% in the national carrier failed after not a single bidder evinced an interest in the airline earlier this month

GoI, unwanted corporate partner

Air India is a model of such government-induced mismanagement, as any prospective buyer would know

Air India seeks Rs 10 billion loan to meet urgent capital requirements

The tenure of the loan will be one year (renewable) from the date of availing STL, it said

Air India gets costlier: Pay 5 times more for baggage from June 11

As of now, Air India charges Rs 400 per kg for excess baggage

Divestment having failed, Air India wants govt's equity infusion restored

For 2018-19, the airline has been allocated Rs 6.5 bilion in view of its now failed disinvestment plan