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Air India to Woo Indian Diaspora With Cheaper Fares, CEO Says

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Air India Ltd. will woo the 35-million strong Indian diaspora with cheaper fares, as the carrier seeks to make up for its dated cabins amid upgrade delays, its top official said.

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Air India to Woo Indian Diaspora With Cheaper Fares, CEO Says

Air India Ltd. will woo the 35-million strong Indian diaspora with cheaper fares, as the carrier seeks to make up for its dated cabins amid upgrade delays, its top official said.

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Air India's budget airline head expects capacity growth to outpace demand

FILE PHOTO: An Air India Express aircraft is displayed at Wings India 2024 aviation event at Begumpet airport, Hyderabad, India, January 18, 2024. REUTERS/Almaas Masood/File Photo By Abhijith Ganapavaram NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The head of Air India Express said on Friday that the increased capacity Indian carriers expect to add in coming years will outpace demand, which may potentially bring down ticket prices, as the airline industry comes under…

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Air India to slash fares, expands fleet to attract global Indian diaspora - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism

Air India is implementing a multifaceted strategy to attract the 35-million-strong Indian diaspora by reducing fares, expanding its fleet, and enhancing its global reach. CEO Campbell Wilson emphasised that, despite the current inconsistencies in the airline’s fleet, pricing adjustments will be made to remain competitive. Fleet Expansion and Modernization To modernize its operations, Air India has placed substantial aircraft orders, including 47…

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India West

Air India’s New Policy: No Free Upgrades For Staff, Customers First - IndiaWest Journal News

India-West News DeskNEW DELHI – Air India announced on March 25 that, starting April 1, all employees, including top executives, will fly in economy class to prioritize paying customers, as the airline seeks to improve its reputation following criticism over flight delays.Employees will only be upgraded to premium economy or business class if seats remain unsold 50 minutes before departure.“We want to ensure that our premium seats—currently in h…

6 days ago

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AirInsight

India Weekly: Air India’s Paris show plans & Akasa’s Boeing jibe

A few weeks ago, while Air India CEO Campbell Wilson was in London, he took a swipe at Boeing in an interview, stating that the airline hesitated to firm up its Boeing options, unlike its commitment to Airbus. “We don’t want to commit to anything until we have confidence in when it’s going to come. And likewise, they (Boeing) don’t want to offer something until they have confidence in when it’s going to come,” he said. .memberful-global-teaser-…

6 days ago

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Curly Tales

After Criticising Air India's Meal, Freddy Birdy Praises Food On Recent Mumbai-Delhi Flight

For most travellers, airline food is usually something to be endured, not enjoyed. But Air India’s in-flight dining pleasure on a recent flight from Mumbai to Delhi was a surprise treat for popular internet personality Freddy Birdy (Instagram handle, @freddy_birdy). He posted a lively review of the experience, featuring a meal that was not only tasty but also surpassed expectations in all respects. Air India’s In-Flight Culinary Delight: A Meal …

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