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Prince Mathews Thomas heads the corporate bureau of Moneycontrol. He has been covering the business world for 16 years, having worked in The Hindu Business Line, Forbes India, Dow Jones Newswires, The Economic Times, Business Standard and The Week. A Chevening scholar, Prince has also authored The Consolidators, a book on second generation entrepreneurs.

Life of a pilot in COVID-19 times: Little flying, diminishing salary and high EMIs

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Life of a pilot in COVID-19 times: Little flying, diminishing salary and high EMIs

The lower flying time, as compared to 70 hours earlier, would mean that the senior pilot's pay could come down to as low as Rs 2.6 lakh a month

Mumbai airport braces for Cyclone Nisarga: Flights cancelled, aircraft flown out and parked

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Mumbai airport braces for Cyclone Nisarga: Flights cancelled, aircraft flown out and parked

Nearly 80 aircraft are parked at the airport.

Up against COVID-19 disruption, IndiGo goes into a quarterly mode

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Up against COVID-19 disruption, IndiGo goes into a quarterly mode

In a step that will help it save costs, the airline now plans to quarterly take stock on its schedule, hiring and fleet expansion.

International flight resumption | No government nod yet, but airlines continue to accept bookings

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International flight resumption | No government nod yet, but airlines continue to accept bookings

All airlines, except Air India, are accepting bookings to destinations such as Singapore, Bangkok and Dubai

Air India bonanza | Now, reschedule tickets booked for travel during lockdown at no extra cost, or get full refund

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Air India bonanza | Now, reschedule tickets booked for travel during lockdown at no extra cost, or get full refund

Passengers who op to use the tickets, don't even need to pay the difference in fare, Air India has said

Emirates sacks 180 pilots in a bid to save cost, more layoffs likely

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Emirates sacks 180 pilots in a bid to save cost, more layoffs likely

Reports had earlier said that Dubai-based airline plans to cut 30,000 jobs

GoAir revises pay of senior pilots, some may see a salary cut of 65 percent

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GoAir revises pay of senior pilots, some may see a salary cut of 65 percent

Much of the salary now depends on the flying hours

Reviving Jet Airways: Long list of suitors surprises. But the big question remains

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Reviving Jet Airways: Long list of suitors surprises. But the big question remains

The list includes a few known, and some unknown names, and even an airline

These are some of the steps Mumbai airport is taking to ensure touchless boarding

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These are some of the steps Mumbai airport is taking to ensure touchless boarding

The check-in counters have been converted for baggage drops. The passenger, who would have already done web check-in and has put tag on the luggage, can directly come to the counter.

Flights resumption: Even as flights and passenger number increase on day 2, low loads a worry for airlines

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Flights resumption: Even as flights and passenger number increase on day 2, low loads a worry for airlines

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted on May 26 evening that airports have handled 325 departures and 283 arrivals, with 41,673 passengers till 5pm on 26 May 2020.

Domestic aviation resumes: 532 flights operated, 39,231 passengers flown on Day 1

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Domestic aviation resumes: 532 flights operated, 39,231 passengers flown on Day 1

The first day was marred by cancellations, and customer complaints

Cancellation and confusion: Resumption of domestic flights comes with a silver lining though

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Cancellation and confusion: Resumption of domestic flights comes with a silver lining though

Air India passengers took to Twitter to air their woes

Chaotic Sunday forces customers, airlines to re-draw plans for flight resumption

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Chaotic Sunday forces customers, airlines to re-draw plans for flight resumption

Constant changes in schedules and confusion over protocol underline the chaos over resumption of flights on May 25

Have a flight to catch on or after the 25th? Here's a check list to remember

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Have a flight to catch on or after the 25th? Here's a check list to remember

The government has released a detailed SoP for passengers

GoAir may delay restart of operations, accepting bookings only from June 1, not May 25

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GoAir may delay restart of operations, accepting bookings only from June 1, not May 25

All the other airlines are now accepting bookings for travel from May 25

Flight bookings open, guess which are the busiest routes?

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Flight bookings open, guess which are the busiest routes?

Flights to non-metros see the heaviest traffic and higher fares

Domestic flights fare: Here's why a price cap may not help either airlines or customers

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Domestic flights fare: Here's why a price cap may not help either airlines or customers

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said fares in the Delhi-Mumbai route, the busiest, will range between Rs 3,500 to Rs 10,000.

Domestic flights resume from May 25: Only web check-ins allowed; check out fare and guidelines

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Domestic flights resume from May 25: Only web check-ins allowed; check out fare and guidelines

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued an order, including guidelines for passengers, airports and airlines

Domestic Flights Resume From May 25: Aarogya Setu app, masks & gloves and thermal screening is now compulsory

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Domestic Flights Resume From May 25: Aarogya Setu app, masks & gloves and thermal screening is now compulsory

Here's what you will need to do in order to board a flight beginning May 25.

Domestic flights to resume with one-third schedule; 'most airports' to open

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Domestic flights to resume with one-third schedule; 'most airports' to open

More details will emerge on May 21, after government officials meet airline executives

Critical question for Tata Steel in Indian Steel Association’s change of guard

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Critical question for Tata Steel in Indian Steel Association’s change of guard

Tata Steel's MD & Global CEO TV Narendran had steeped down as the President of the Association. He was succeeded by Dilip Oommen, CEO of ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India

Atmanirbhar Bharat package| Airlines may be sulking, but MRO segment welcomes spotlight

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Atmanirbhar Bharat package| Airlines may be sulking, but MRO segment welcomes spotlight

Ravi Menon of Air Works, the largest independent MRO player in the country, said the segment is finally getting its due.

COVID-19 impact | Senior pilots at IndiGo may face up to 40% salary cut under revised pay structure

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COVID-19 impact | Senior pilots at IndiGo may face up to 40% salary cut under revised pay structure

Pilots have been asked to choose between two options for a new pay structure

This is why Rahul Bhatia's InterGlobe Enterprises may be out of the race for Virgin Australia

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This is why Rahul Bhatia's InterGlobe Enterprises may be out of the race for Virgin Australia

IndiGo's parent was asked to give more information on its EoI, by the administrator

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