Even as Jet Airways limped back to normally today after a five-day stir by over 500 pilots, the stand-off has proved costly for the airline – a loss of over Rs 2 billion

In a massive screening exercise of Chinese working on Indian projects, the government has identified close to 25,000 such workers who are on business visas but have been doing unskilled and semi-skilled jobs. A deadline of September 30 has been set for these workers to either return or apply for a legitimate employment visa.

Strikes by airline pilots are not unusual and have taken place even in the worlds most advanced economy, namely the US.However, the difference comes with respect to the expectations of private airlines on how their relationship with the government should be structured, especially with regard to regulation,

If you ever wondered why you have to endlessly wait at airports to receive your friend from abroad, here’s the answer. Nearly one-third of all incoming flights are late. Departures are only a shade better, with a quarter of all international outbounds delayed. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has for the first time ever given out the on time performance (OTP) figures of foreign airlines.

Air India said today it had not hiked its fares or overcharged passengers in the wake of the agitation by Jet Airways pilots. It also said it would continue to maintain its fares at the pre-strike level.

Delta Air Lines Inc. and Air France-KLM may be planning to buy stakes in Japan Airlines Corp., creating a global alliance that would give travelers a single source for booking flights on all three systems.

Despite the A(H1N1) influenza scare, the Karnataka government is doing its best to attract more domestic and international tourists to this year’s Dasara festivities in Mysore, which are slated to begin on September 19, Minister in-charge of Mysore district Shobha Karandlaje said here on Saturday.

State run carrier Air India has said that it will retain fares at normal level amid the Jet crisis even as other airlines have raised fares.

The simmering resentment over racial discrimination against Goans and Indian tourists by beach shacks erupted last week after a Goa University professional claimed discrimination by a well – known restaurant at Calangute beach.

Jet Airways has lost Rs 100 crore in revenues ever since its pilots went on leave demanding restoration of two of their sacked colleague’s .The passengers load factor has gone below 50% in the said period, which benefited rival airlines.