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a rare and lovely change for LH flights to BOM
as also a great deal for all passengers flying out on LH during this period since in all effectiveness the A340s will be the all new Business Class equipped versions as well as complete IFE and Flynet versions
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Weak air routes in India to be auctioned
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http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=148010 Weak air routes to be auctioned ATREYEE DEV ROY Posted online: Monday, December 04, 2006 at 0340 hours IST NEW DELHI, DEC 3 : The government is mulling auctioning of non-profitable routes to e...
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Air India to the rescue of a Messy Virgin Atlantic
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12th November evening, Virgin Atlantic suddenly cancels the last flight New York - London, and I am amongst those stranded at JFK-4. It seems there is some sort of work to rule by their cabib crew on layover issues or something because of which they report sick, whatever, the VS staff at JFK are worse th...
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IA, Jet, Deccan to slap congestion surcharge
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http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=147761 FRONT PAGE IA, Jet, Deccan to slap congestion surcharge Airlines to charge Rs 150-Rs 200 more even as every minute of wasteful flying costs an airline Rs 2,000 ATR...
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Aerospace Industries Association Kicks Off India Trade Mission
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http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/061204/dcm036.html?.v=71
AIA Kicks Off India Trade Mission Monday December 4, 12:51 pm ET
ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- About 30 representatives of AIA member companies arrived in Delhi, India and began six days of meetings and outreach Monday in th...
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S2 Part-2
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posting the same news article that was the very end of earlier S2 thread
Air Sahara for sale, yet again
MUMBAI: Bolstered by a revival in its fortunes last quarter, the promoters of Air Sahara are believed to be considering a sale of the airline once again. After parting ways with Jet Airwa...
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Copter services in Kerala launched
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http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/12/02/stories/2006120204010200.htm Copter services in Kerala launched Our Bureau
Thiruvananthapuram , Dec. 1
King Rotors and Air Charter Pvt Ltd, in association with the city-based Air Travel Enterprises India Ltd, has started helicopte...
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Widebodies in India domestic market
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Oh Airbus A300, where art thou ?- On a more serious note, I am curious to have informed opinions on whether the Indian domestic market is ripe for the introduction of widebody types ?
I dont have a lot of background in this, as I am new to this forum, but i think the current scene is akin to...
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Jet Airways to BKK
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Effective January 23rd 2007 Jet Airways will launch services to Bangkok from Delhi and Kolkata as per the following schedule :
9w 063 DEL-BKK 0045 0635
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Canada Govt. Open Sky Policy with Asia
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Canada's new "Blue Sky" aviation policy specifically targets Asian markets. The “evolving nature” of the global aviation market led the Canadian Government to announce on 27-Nov-06 a new policy based on actively pursuing 'open skies'. It is targeted specifically at the emerging markets of Asia...
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Attention --- info about certain BA flights (suspected radioactivity)
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Attention all Members
Please see the Subject "International" (on subjects not pertaining to India) in this forum, where Biritish Airways has released information on suspected radioactivity on three of its aircraft and the British spy case. The health risk to passengers is low, says BA....
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News about Pakistan's Pakistan International Airlines
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Pressure on Pakistan International Airlines Increases
A week ago, the ITF declared a consumer boycott of the company on behalf of eight Pakistani trade unions, in response to long term, government-supported repression of trade union and individual rights, which has been repeatedly co...
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Economic Times:Jet may get nod for Gulf flights
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MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Jet Airways may get permission to start flying to Gulf next year. This follows a review of the policy to reserve flights to the Gulf for Air-India and Indian.
Gulf-based carriers have been expanding in India, and there is a view that the two public sector carriers are not matc...
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Star Alliance Keen to rope in Air India
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Indigo News
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Whens Indigo Launching.
Whens the 1st Aircraft Arriving.
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Italy’s Eurofly to start direct flights to India
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www.uninews.com Italy’s Eurofly to start direct flights to India NEW DELHI, Nov 28 (UNI)
Italian airline Eurofly will start the first direct commercial flights between Rome and New Delhi in 2007 to tap demand from a burgeoning class of globetrotting Indians, company officials said on Tuesday....
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One-fourth of IA fleet grounded
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http://www.financialexpress.com/fe_full_story.php?content_id=132454 One-fourth of IA fleet grounded ATREYEE DEV ROY & SAGAR MALVIYA Posted online: Saturday, July 01, 2006 at 0000 hours IST NEW DELHI, MUMBAI, JUNE 30: Around 15-17 Ind...
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Jagson:bad news
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A couple of news flashes on the business channels in the last few days mentioned:
1) Jagson not likely to get scheduled operator status
2) Their CEO U.K.Bose (formerly of S2) is likely to quit.
Incidentally, has anyone actually seen Jagson flights operating lately? Their website lists a nu...
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Druk Air in India
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Coming into DEL yesterday was quite a bit interested to see a A5 bird standing in the domestic side of the terminal. I knew that IC was in talks for sometime to get the Druk Air birds on a wet-lease, so I guess that deal has finally come through.
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Jet and Sahara --- cat fight
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Battle Royale: Airline tussle takes ugly turn [ Friday, June 23, 2006 12:54:08 amTIMES NEWS NETWORK ] http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1672631.cms NEW DELHI: The dogfight in the Indian skies turned nastier on Thursday.
Within hours of its Rs 2,300-crore merg...
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Number of air passengers between UK, India double in two years
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www.uninews.com
Number of air passengers between UK, India double in two years London, Nov 22 (UNI)
The number of passengers flying directly between the UK and India has more than doubled during the last two years due to liberalisation of bilateral air travel, resulting in avali...
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Here is information on the upcoming Suvarnabhoomi airport at Bangkok
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suvarnabhumi_Airport
The new Bangkok airport will surpass the terminal size of Hong Kong airport making it the largest terminal building in the world. Quite Amazing isn't it??
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Market Share of airlines in India
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July to Sept 2006 Jet Airways: 30.4% Indian: 21.6% Air Deccan: 19.3% Air Sahara: 8.8% Spice Jet: 6.9% Go Air: 2.5% Air Deccan is closing in on Indian. And did not Jet Airways have 50% of the market as recently as 2004 or so? Here's the source for the above data. [url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.c...
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Air Sahara adds Delhi, Maldives from Colombo
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Air Sahara adds Delhi, Maldives from Colombo
Shirajiv Sirimane
ADDITION: Air Sahara, one of the leading domestic airlines in India, has added two more destinations from Sri Lanka with effect from November 29. The two new daily frequencies are to New Delhi and to the Maldives.
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Jet Airways is reportedly considering launching Mumbai-Brussels service, although a commencement date and frequency details were not disclosed
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Singapore airlines vying for open sky policy with India
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www.uninews.com
Singapore airlines vying for open sky policy with India
Mumbai, Sep 28 (UNI)
Singapore airlines is ready for an open sky policy with India and is in talks with the Indian government said Mr Foo Chai Woo, the airline’s newly appointed general manager. Talking to a select group...
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IT and PW sign a deal for 10 PW4000 engines
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Found this online: Kingfisher, P&W ink $300 million deal at Washington ceremony Tuesday November 21, 2006 Kingfisher Airlines and Pratt & Whitney signed a $300 million agreement at a Washington ceremony yesterday covering 10 PW4000-100 engines to power the carrier's five ordered A330s as well a...
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Aircraft models operated by Indian operators
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Just thought We could compile a list of Aircraft Models operated by Indian operators since 1947.So We'd know what Aircraft have flown the Indian skies by Indian owned Airlines.
DC3,Vivkers Viking,Lockheed L-749 Constellation,Lockheed 1049 Super constellation,B707-300,B707-400,B747-2...
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Any news on Jet's (9W) getting permission to fly to USA ?
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Does anyone have an update on the status of Jet Airway's application to fly to the US ?
Last I heard the US agency had referred it back to Indian authorities to provide information on the background of Jet Airways ? Did the Indian authorities respond ? Any clue when Jet might get the approval ?
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pax friendly frequent flyer program
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Hi mates,
This question is to the frequent fliers. What i wanted to know was in the domestic & international airlines which one has the most liberal FFP which means they are generous in giving mileages to people on discounted fares. Which give u plenty of freebies lol 
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Single force for airline security suggested: Patil
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http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=336245&sid=NAT
Single force for airline security suggested: Patil
New Delhi, Nov 17: An umbrella body of all airlines in the country today suggested creation of a single force to manage airline security across the...
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Govt to review norms allowing domestic carriers to fly abroad after AI/IA merger
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http://www.zeenews.com/znnew/articles.asp?aid=336230&ssid=50&sid=BUS Govt to review norms allowing domestic carriers to fly abroad New Delhi, Nov 17: The government is likely to review the prevailing norms to allow domestic carriers to fly abroad in the nex...
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2090865.cms
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British Airways Summer 2007 India Update
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British Airway's Summer of 2007 India plans: DEL downgraded from double daily B 744 which is flown currently to a double daily B 777-200ER nonstop from LHR and that is a big decrease in capacity
More over no more first class seats on DEL-LHR on one of the flights
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CONTINENTAL AIRLINES EWR-DEL :1st ANNIVERSARY
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Hey guys its just struck me that CO82/83 EWR-DEL-EWR just had its 1st anniversary.
So what the final verdict on this route and what are the future prospects.
Also In line is AA292/293 ORD-DEL-ORD which marks its 1st anniversary in 15 days or so.
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What is VT-SPK named
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Spicejet just got delivery of VT-SPK.
A picture
Source http://www.planepictures.net/netshow.php?id=555347
Any idea what is the name they have kept for this plane.... -- Edited by Aseem at 03:41, 2006-11-16
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VT-SID for Scrapping.
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Sources say that VT-SID is parked at Airworks Hangar as its getting ready for Scrapping.Charges by AWI is rumoured 1.5 Crore.
After the EWA F27.Now left is only VT-ECP.
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Eva Air to start flying to Bombay
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EVA Air confirmed plans to launch Taipei-Mumbai service in Dec-06 see Route Changes Table for more information China Airlines recently increased Taipei-Delhi frequency.
Source:(XFN-ASIA, 11-Nov-06).
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Airlines to tackle medical crises
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www.dna.com
Airlines to tackle medical crises
DNA Correspondent Saturday, November 11, 2006 23:42 IST
Officials chalk out SOPs for mid-flight medical emergencies
Frequent mid-flight medical emergencies in the recent past, including the latest ones on Wednesday and Friday, h...
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Air India vs Indian Airlines
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Ok I have read many posts amd now i feel many people feel the same that i feel. This thread is not directed for accusing the airlines directly at all.
I want to know one thing.
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Situation in Delhi
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Hi Guys, With the take over of Delhi Airport by GMR limited, i was hoping that the situation at the airport will improve. But just take a look at the picture taken and it seems that the situation may not have improved.(Look at the arrival status..)  Sorry the picture quality is bad as it is taken from...
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Reliance Industries Freighters
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Hello All, new member posting and seeking clarification if I may.
On May 9th Reliance Industries stated that they would buy 5 Boeing freighters per below;
Reliance Industries has ordered five cargo aircraft from Boeing to provide logistics support for its retail market foray. RIL will use the...
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Jet Airways is Bangkok bound
NEW DELHI- Jet Airways is expected to add Bangkok to its international destinations. The airline is awaiting approvals to begin a daily flight from Delhi and Kolkata each to Bangkok. Jet Airways currently flies to London, Kuala Lumpur, Kathmandu, and Colombo. Jet ha...
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Kingfisher's Gulfstream
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"The Gulf is one of the most important regions for Air India/Indian Airlines"
 or is it THE MOST IMPORTANT REGION?!!
Indian to start early check-in for Dubai Dubai: Indian (formerly Indian Airlines) has initiated an early check-in facility, su...
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The Hindu --BusinessLinehttp://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2006/06/12/stories/2006061203140300.htmNew Delhi , June 11
Indian Airlines has re-entered the market for dry leasing up to 12 wide body aircraft.
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Ras Al Khaimah Airways to launch India operations in Feb 07
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Ras Al Khaimah Airways confirmed the following strategic developments
Launch: Feb-07;
Network: Destinations in India, followed Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Countries;
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http://www.indianexpress.com/story/16178.html Mumbai-Delhi among world’s busiest air routes Lekha Agarwal
Posted online: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 at 0000 hrs Mumbai:: In yet another first for Indian aviation, a domestic air route is now among the world’s busiest. The Mumbai-...
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GVK, which won the bid for modernising the Mumbai airport, has a simple masterplan. It will shift from the domestic flight's hub to Sahar international airport, and use the one in Santa Cruz for cargo planes only.
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