Air India has to pay Rs 1.5 lakh for the ‘terrible’ flying experience between Delhi and New York

A father-daughter duo, who alleged that they faced horrific conditions with broken seats, unhygienic toilets and poor food service on an Air India Delhi-New York flight in 2023, have been awarded Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for ‘mental anguish and harassment’. The airline had alleged that the complainants had made “baseless allegations” to “illegally obtain benefits” […]

Air India flight to Visakhapatnam canceled after technical glitch

An Air India flight bound for Visakhapatnam was canceled at Gannavaram airport near Vijayawada on Thursday after a technical glitch was detected, officials said. Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister K Atchennaidu and senior YSRCP leader B Satyanarayana were among the passengers on board the flight, which was scheduled to depart […]

Trade ties: Boeing says Indian operations unaffected by tariff tensions; plans more local investments under ‘Make in India’ push – The Times of India

US aerospace giant Boeing has downplayed concerns that trade frictions between India and the US could hurt its business, saying tariff disputes will not impact its commercial or defense activities in the country, ET reported.Salil Gupte, president of Boeing India, said the company continues to view India as an important market for growth and industrial […]

How a passenger’s 23-year battle proved Air India’s negligence over contaminated food and won a compensation of Rs…

A passenger won a 23-year-old legal battle against Air India. He complained to the airlines due to the contaminated food served to him which made him feel unwell, after which he issued a legal notice to the airlines. The court found it responsible after finding negligence and ordering compensation. A passenger won a legal battle […]

India has the potential to support at least five major airlines: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu | Photo credit: BHAWIKA CHHABRA India’s booming aviation sector has the potential to support at least five major airlines, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said in an exclusive conversation with business line. In 2024, India’s total air passenger traffic grew by 7.72 percent to 23.28 crore, compared […]