BUSINESS
Octogenarian Air Passenger’s Death: Why the policy on wheelchairs needs a review
It isn’t uncommon to have as many as 75-80 passengers on one flight seeking wheelchairs – quite a challenging task for airlines to address without delays. Imagine when a number of long-haul flights are bunched within a short span of time. It has been observed that many senior citizens purportedly not requiring a wheelchair also make requests, clogging the pipeline for those who really need it
TRENDS
For Aatmanirbhar Bharat, more Indian carriers must fly to USA
Air India remains the only Indian carrier currently operating flights to destinations in the US. There is no reason why promoters of Indian carriers currently in operation can’t fly long haul to meet national aspirations. How long should India be dependent on foreign airlines?
BUSINESS
How justified is air travellers’ ire when fog disrupts flights?
Lack of communication is at the core of the problem. Informed flyers will be more understanding of the difficulties faced by airlines when inclement weather disrupts flight schedules
BUSINESS
How technology has changed the way one applies for IPOs
If one example is to be cited of technology revolutionising a particular business and keeping pace with investor requirements, it is the stock market. In earlier decades, the IPO process was not only cumbersome and time consuming, but also full of tension for the investor, because the onus of monitoring progress from application to receipt of physical shares was with him
BUSINESS
Delay in Go First’s revival plan calls for a change in strategy
It will be in the fitness of things that the CoC and the DGCA adopt a proactive approach; consider wresting the initiative from the RP as lenders have more at stake than other stakeholders with the risk of losing Rs 6,521 crore lent to the beleaguered airline
BUSINESS
Maharajah is an integral and indispensable part of Air India's identity
The new identity is to be unveiled on August 10. Will the creative team assigned the task of creating a new corporate identity tinker around by giving the Maharajah a contemporary look or go for a complete overhaul?
TRENDS
Go First Revival Plan: DGCA’s nod welcome but stipulated riders tough to follow
If an adequate number of aircraft aren’t available for flying, how can Go First fly; if it somehow manages to fly, how would it comply with the DGCA’s stipulated condition of ensuring at all times “continuing airworthiness of the aircraft engaged in operation”
BUSINESS
Indigo’s near two-thirds market share is worrying, but can’t fault the airline
The airline has not only ensured capacity augmentation by placing huge orders for aircraft so that it has the required capacity for deployment as the Indian market grows but has also ensured profitable operations in an environment where most airlines have failed miserably
BUSINESS
Aircraft lessors' cooperation imperative for Go First’s revival
In a friendly environment, aircraft lessors would have possibly offered some concessions and been on the same page as the airline on its revival plan since it is in their interest too to see Go First airborne again. Go First’s handling of aircraft lessors and other stakeholders hasn’t simply been professional
INDIA
Time stricter laws were enacted to check unruly behaviour on flights
BUSINESS
Interim funding for Go First is fine but a Satyam-like management change needed
BUSINESS
Was Go First’s plea for voluntary insolvency a masterstroke or a mega disaster?
BUSINESS
As upswing in air travel continues, plan for winter now
BUSINESS
Exorbitant Air Fares: A case of flawed diagnosis blinding us to the solution
TRENDS
A retrospective of Air India’s historic, first international flight on its 75th anniversary
INDIA
The traumatic impact of a train accident stays on, even after 42 years
BUSINESS
Fewer flights, higher fares: Should DGCA make airlines fly more?
INDIA
Go First’s aircraft lessors caught in a legal tangle, sent back to NCLT
TRENDS
The future of Go First pilots can’t be risked. They deserve a fair deal
BUSINESS
Stricter monitoring & better data analysis by DGCA can avert surprises in airline business
BUSINESS
Go First insolvency filing: Operational inefficiencies & regulatory inadequacies can’t be overlooked
TRENDS
Foreign airlines have dominated Indian skies, time now for Indian carriers
BUSINESS
Should airlines be wary of the emerging threat from Vande Bharat trains?
BUSINESS
Can Air India be a ‘poster boy’ for PSUs awaiting disinvestment?
