Its gonna get busy ;-) and yes very busy just wait and watch

Alistairbastian · Post by **Alistairbastian** » 26 Mar 2005, 18:13

The Indian skies will see more traffic than before.In the recent we hear of low cost carriers emerging
http://www.reuters.co.in/locales/c_news ... ID=7933226
and Indian carriers are offering low fares for travelers flying to popular destinations like Singapore and Dubai in a bid to win competition from budget airlines in East Asia
http://www.forbes.com/work/feeds/ap/200 ... 94372.html

The Budget 2005-06 has provided some much-needed relief for the airline industry. While some of the industry demands are still pending, there is a ray of hope, with some of the Budget proposals likely to hold out long-term benefits for the sector.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/200 ... 750600.htm

The open sky policy period will be operational between November & March. In a move that will provide further operational freedom to international carriers, the civil aviation ministry plans to declare the period from November to March every year as the open sky period, during which international carriers can fly as many flights as they want.
http://www.business-standard.com/common ... &lselect=0

The Indian government plans to spend $20 billion over the next 5 years upgrading airports and expanding two government-owned airlines to win passengers from the regional hubs of Singapore and Dubai.
http://www.financialexpress.com/latest_ ... t_id=86206

The Competition increases among indian carriers
http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstor ... sid=122598
With an eye on maximising returns with more economy class seats,a host of global airlines — including two new entrants Jet and Sahara are removing first class seats from their flights on the India route.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/arti ... 059467.cms
A new link between Hyderabad and Singapore, non-stop services between Hyderabad-Bangkok and Bangalore-Bangkok sectors are some highlights of the Indian Airlines southern region's summer schedule, which comes into effect from March 27.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/art ... 059122.cms

Faced with stiff competition, the Indian Railways will soon launch frequent traveller schemes to counter the apex and cheap fares being offered by the airlines
http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story ... t_id=66945

Radical change in their ticket distribution system through travel agents
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/art ... 056411.cms

Tie of Taj leisure Hotels with domestic airlines tie-up would enable the customer get a "bundled offer, wherein the customer gets the best rates in airlines and TLH
http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1291370,0002.htm

Alistairbastian · Post by **Alistairbastian** » 28 Mar 2005, 20:26

Yet another airline for domestic routes..in the skies of India

Good for the Indian aviation 8)
Air One plans to launch its services from May to link cities on India's western coast

http://www.moneycontrol.com/backends/Ne ... ono=160532

http://www.business-standard.com/common ... ono=184555

Alistairbastian · Post by **Alistairbastian** » 28 Mar 2005, 23:52

With daily flights to Kuala Lumpur from Delhi, connecting the two capitals
introduced to coincide with the summer schedule of the airline, the total frequency between Kuala Lumpur and Delhi has gone up to 14 and the seat capacity has increased by 2,030 in the sector.

In fact, the summer schedule 2005 will see a quantum jump in Indian Airlines' international operations - from 151 flights to 178 per week in 18 destinations

http://www.newkerala.com/news-daily/new ... s&id=90946

Alistairbastian · Post by **Alistairbastian** » 29 Mar 2005, 00:05

According to the last edition of the bilateral aviation agreements posted on the Indian aviation department web site, the agreement with Thailand allows each side entitlements of 9,895 seats a week. This is more than to any other Asean country. Malaysia comes next with 7,000 seats.

The most important of the new IA flights is the daily non-stop one between Bangkok and Bombay which will compete directly with the existing THAI flights on the same sector.

http://www.bangkokpost.com/Business/28Mar2005_biz54.php

Alistairbastian · Post by **Alistairbastian** » 30 Mar 2005, 23:46

Sri Lanka's national carrier, already the largest foreign operator into India, is adding 14 flights to its 10 Indian destinations, bringing the total number of weekly flights to 85

http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1300092,0006.htm

Alistairbastian · Post by **Alistairbastian** » 30 Mar 2005, 23:48

The open sky policy period will be operational between November and March for the next three years

The civil aviation ministry plans to declare the period from November to March every year as the open sky period, during which international carriers can fly as many flights as they want,a move that will provide further operational freedom to international carriers

http://inhome.rediff.com/money/2005/mar/28airlines.htm

heathrow · Post by **heathrow** » 30 Mar 2005, 23:49

can India's airports handle this traffic? Dheli international didn't look to good when I saw pictures.

Alistairbastian · Post by **Alistairbastian** » 31 Mar 2005, 00:02

The national flag carrier, Indian Airlines, which already has its presence in the region, has been quick to respond, the airline’s officials told visiting reporters after the inaugural flight here from Delhi on Sunday. In its international leg of operations, Indian Airlines has been flying to Singapore and Jakarta since 1953 and began its Chennai-Kuala Lumpur-Chennai link in May 1994.

http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.p ... 1&id=72765

Indian Airlines is starting two direct international flights from Hyderabad, one to Singapore and the other to Bangkok, from next week as part of its summer schedule.
the schedule

http://inhome.rediff.com/money/2005/mar/28ia.htm

heathrow · Post by **heathrow** » 31 Mar 2005, 00:10

I thought the flag carrier was AI! Boy, I'm under a rock

Alistairbastian · Post by **Alistairbastian** » 31 Mar 2005, 00:14

The Jeddah-Riyadh-Hyderabad flight, which had taken off from Saudi Arabia on Monday night, arrived here yesterday morning, marking the launching of the bi-weekly flights of Saudi Arabia from Hyderabad. The 220 passengers of the first flight were formally received by the State Information Minister Mohammed Ali Shabbir.

http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=85882

Malaysia Airlines, the national air career of Malaysia at present operates from select destinations in India namely Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad. The airline has also started flying from Ahmedabad and Kolkata recently.
Among its new destinations, the airline is planning to launch its return direct flights from Amritsar to Kaula Lumpur, followed by Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Trichy among others.

http://inhome.rediff.com/money/2005/mar/28airline.htm

Advisor · Post by **Advisor** » 31 Mar 2005, 09:14

Alistairbastian wrote:The national flag carrier, Indian Airlines, which already has its presence in the region, has been quick to respond, the airline’s officials told visiting reporters after the inaugural flight here from Delhi on Sunday. In its international leg of operations, Indian Airlines has been flying to Singapore and Jakarta since 1953 and began its Chennai-Kuala Lumpur-Chennai link in May 1994.
http://www.thestatesman.net/page.news.p ... 1&id=72765

Indian Airlines is starting two direct international flights from Hyderabad, one to Singapore and the other to Bangkok, from next week as part of its summer schedule.
the schedule
http://inhome.rediff.com/money/2005/mar/28ia.htm

Heathrow

I thought the flag carrier was AI! Boy, I'm under a rock

AIR INDIA is the national carrier of INDIA.

Come out of the Rock :rock: Heathrow. You are correct. The Flag carrier is AI

I think AlistairBastian has confused with IC aka Indian Airlines the DOMESTIC CARRIER of INDIA, which was using some of the AI's unused SLOTS for International as the national carrier. If he is trying to say that Indian Airlines is the national flag carrier and Air India is the international flag carrier, then yes, he should have been more specific.

Alistairbastian · Post by **Alistairbastian** » 31 Mar 2005, 17:05

Advisor wrote: I think AlistairBastian has confused with IC aka Indian Airlines the DOMESTIC CARRIER of INDIA, which was using some of the AI's unused SLOTS for International as the national carrier. If he is trying to say that Indian Airlines is the national flag carrier and Air India is the international flag carrier, then yes, he should have been more specific.

Indian Airlines is the national flag carrier my apologies dear brothers and thanks Respected Adivsor !

Alistairbastian · Post by **Alistairbastian** » 31 Mar 2005, 17:07

After Air Deccan planning to go IPO ... its Indian Airlines And Air India next.
The airlines will sell some of its shares through an initial public offering (IPO),

Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel had earlier indicated that 10 percent shares of both Indian Airlines and Air-India would be offered to the public.

http://www.newkerala.com/news-daily/new ... s&id=92343

Alistairbastian · Post by **Alistairbastian** » 31 Mar 2005, 17:15

Indian Airlines is poised for a net profit of Rs.175 million ($4 million) in 2004-05, despite a huge surge in fuel prices, according to the revised revenue and expenditure estimates. :mexwave:

http://www.newkerala.com/news-daily/new ... s&id=92347

heathrow · Post by **heathrow** » 31 Mar 2005, 20:33

I'm just confused now

Alistairbastian · Post by **Alistairbastian** » 31 Mar 2005, 21:39

Dearest Heathrow.

Indian airlines is the domestic national carrier

hope i solved your confustion

heathrow · Post by **heathrow** » 31 Mar 2005, 23:36

Thank you! I get it now!

brakes_78 · Post by **brakes_78** » 01 Apr 2005, 12:45

Alistairbastian wrote:Dearest Heathrow.

Indian airlines is the domestic national carrier

hope i solved your confustion

Domestic National Carrier or NATIONAL DOMESTIC CARRIER. NOW I am confused

Curious · Post by **Curious** » 01 Apr 2005, 15:13

Alistairbastian

Thanks for all the info

Alistairbastian · Post by **Alistairbastian** » 16 Aug 2005, 21:39

Indian Airlines to start courier service

Indian Airlines (IA) proposes to commence its own retail courier and freight services to tap the huge domestic courier/cargo business, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.

For this purpose, Indian Airlines proposes to convert five Boeing 727 aircraft, initially, into freight aircraft, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Praful Patel said in a written reply.

Both Indian Airlines and Air-India have been advised to go ahead with the tendering process for appointment of IPO advisors, the Minister said.

http://www.chennaionline.com/colnews/ne ... YNAME=NATL

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Its gonna get busy ;-) and yes very busy just wait and watch

Its gonna get busy ;-) and yes very busy just wait and watch

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