Air india news
Here are some recent news updates about Air India:
Latest News
- Air India to operate additional flights to the US: Air India has announced that it will operate additional flights to the US, including a new daily flight from Delhi to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. (Source: The Hindu)
- Air India to introduce new in-flight entertainment system: Air India has announced that it will introduce a new in-flight entertainment system, which will offer a wide range of movies, TV shows, music, and games to passengers. (Source: Business Standard)
- Air India to increase frequencies to Middle East and Europe: Air India has announced that it will increase frequencies to several destinations in the Middle East and Europe, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and London. (Source: The Economic Times)
- Air India to launch new flights to Australia: Air India has announced that it will launch new flights to Australia, with a daily flight from Delhi to Sydney and Melbourne. (Source: The Australian)
- Air India to introduce new premium economy class: Air India has announced that it will introduce a new premium economy class on its long-haul flights, which will offer more legroom and amenities. (Source: The Times of India)
Recent Developments
- Air India's financial performance improves: Air India's financial performance has improved in recent years, with the airline reporting a net profit of ₹1,144 crore (approximately $160 million) in the fiscal year 2020-21. (Source: The Hindu)
- Air India's fleet expansion plans: Air India has plans to expand its fleet by 20% in the next two years, with the addition of new aircraft such as the Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A350-900. (Source: Business Standard)
- Air India's codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines: Air India has signed a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines, which will allow passengers to book flights on both airlines' networks. (Source: The Economic Times)
- Air India's partnership with Indian Railways: Air India has partnered with Indian Railways to offer a new service that allows passengers to book flights and train tickets together. (Source: The Times of India)
- Air India's plans for a new headquarters: Air India has plans to build a new headquarters in Delhi, which will be designed by the renowned architect, Hafeez Contractor. (Source: The Hindu)
Recent Controversies
- Air India's handling of passenger complaints: Air India has faced criticism for its handling of passenger complaints, with many passengers reporting long delays and poor customer service. (Source: The Times of India)
- Air India's alleged corruption: Air India has been accused of corruption, with allegations of irregularities in the awarding of contracts and the misuse of funds. (Source: The Hindu)
- Air India's safety concerns: Air India has faced safety concerns, with several incidents of technical issues and delays reported in recent years. (Source: The Economic Times)