Airlines slash fares |
15th Sep, 09
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Business Line
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It’s bonanza time for travellers this week. After Jet Airways slashed fares by 50 per cent on Sunday, other airlines have started cutting fares by almost 20-30 per cent.
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Sri Lankan Airlines plans more flights |
15th Sep, 09
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Financial Chronicle
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Sri Lankan Airlines, which had withdrawn almost half of its India operations due to low traffic, is looking at adding a few more frequencies on Indian routes.
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Now faster, better service for U.S. visa applications |
15th Sep, 09
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The Hindu
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The U.S. Ambassador to India, Timothy J. Roemer, inaugurated a consular section at the American Embassy here on Monday to provide faster and better consular service to Indian nationals applying for U.S. visas.
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Domestic carriers fly 26% more passengers in Aug |
15th Sep, 09
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Mint
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Bookings for domestic and international flights on private carrier Jet Airways went up nearly 30% since the airline returned to normal operations. The carrier, which cancelled over 400 flights in the past five days following mass sick leave by its pilots, is back in the skies with bookings in full swing.
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Bookings up 30% as Jet resumes normal operations |
15th Sep, 09
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financial Chronicle
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Bookings for domestic and international flights on private carrier Jet Airways went up nearly 30% since the airline returned to normal operations. The carrier, which cancelled over 400 flights in the past five days following mass sick leave by its pilots, is back in the skies with bookings in full swing.
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Air India, Sing Air expand ties |
15th Sep, 09
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Financial Chronicle
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Air India has expanded its partnership with Singapore Airlines by entering into a frequent flyer partnership agreement, in addition to the existing code share and inter-airline arrangements.
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Air India signs pact with Singapore Airlines |
15th Sep, 09
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The Hitavada
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Air India and Singapore Airlines have signed a bilateral agreement that would enable passengers of either carrier to earn and redeem
miles on flights operated by the other.
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Jet to launch 10 new international flights |
15th Sep, 09
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Mint
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Private carrier Jet Airways India Ltd will launch 10 new international flights in three-six months, said K.G. Vishwanth, vice –president, commercial strategy and investor relations.” We will increase our routes to South-East Asia and West Asia,” he said.
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US advisory for travellers to India |
14th Sep, 09
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The Poineer
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The United States has issued a new travel alert to its citizens, cautioning them about the “continued possibility of terrorist attacks throughout India” during the upcoming festival season that includes the celebrations of Eid, Dussehra and Diwali.
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Jet offers 50% discount on fare |
14th Sep, 09
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The Poineer
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Jet Airways and Jet Airways Konnect on Saturday announced 50 per cent discount in fares for five days from Monday after Jet management and its pilot union NAG reached settlement in Mumbai.
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