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Air India puts man who urinated on co-flier on its no-fly list for a month

The incident occurred on Air India’s AI-2336 flight from Delhi to Bangkok on Wednesday. The passenger immediately apologised for his behaviour.

FILE - Air India aircraft at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi (AP)

india news

Published on Apr 10, 2025 10:04 AM IST

ByNeha LM Tripathi, New Delhi

Air India downgrades customer to economy class, gives his seat to crew member

An Air India customer has accused the airline of downgrading him to economy class and giving his seat to a crew member instead.

An Air India Boeing passenger has accused the airline of downgrading him to economy class(Reuters)

trending

Published on Jan 16, 2025 10:13 AM IST

BySanya Jain

Just Like That | From Turbulence to Triumph: Air India’s New Avatar

Air India is reinventing itself with thoughtful service upgrades, and cultural nuances like a creative safety video and a soulful fusion soundtrack.

opinion

Published on Dec 29, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByPavan K Varma

YouTuber slams filthy Air India business class flight for ‘miserable nine-hours'

A travel influencer criticised Air India for a terrible business class experience, claiming he paid $750 for a flight from London to Amritsar.

Drew Binsky said he was travelling from London to Amritsar on an Air India flight and described it as

trending

Updated on Dec 16, 2024 06:43 PM IST

ByMuskaan Sharma

Indian-American CEO shares ‘worst’ experience on Delhi-bound Air India: Watch

Indian-American passenger criticizes Air India for “nightmare” first-class experience on a $6300 flight from New Delhi to Chicago.

Indian-American CEO was fuming while sharing how the journey was a total

world news

Published on Sep 18, 2024 02:53 PM IST

ByTuhin Das Mahapatra

How does IndiGo’s business class compare to others in market?

IndiGo announced its plans to have a business class on select business and busiest routes by the end of the year in May.

Indian airline IndiGo's CEO Pieter Elbers at a gathering during a company event in New Delhi on August 5.(REUTERS)

business

Updated on Aug 05, 2024 02:23 PM IST

ByAmeya Joshi

Forgotten 5%, India's well-heeled flier, set to be back on airline radar soon

The premium segment is estimated to be around 5% of the total pie of US $16 billion in annual ticket sales for all airlines in India.

Predictably, certain aspects of air travel took quite a knock once India’s low-fare airline revolution hit in the early 2000s. (Pixabay)

analysis

Published on Jul 26, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByAnjuli Bhargava

This luxury item saw the biggest price increase in 2023… no, it’s not handbags

According to the Julius Baer Lifestyle Index 2024, prices increased across all categories globally, with three notable exceptions.

The Julius Baer Lifestyle Index analyses how the affluent spend their money (Representational image)

trending

Published on Jun 26, 2024 09:20 AM IST

Edited by Sanya Jain

BJP leader gets ‘old, broken’ seat on Air India: ‘Most pathetic business class’

The BJP leader claimed that at the time of booking the Air India flight from Delhi to Dubai, a new plane with a cabin was featured.

The passenger also claimed that the flight didn't fly as per the schedule and was over an hour late. (X/@SudhanshuBJP)

trending

Published on Apr 15, 2024 12:18 PM IST

ByArfa Javaid

Air India fourth in world among airlines with poor business class: Survey

Bounce, a UK-based agency, ranked global airlines on factors such as cabin and seat comfort, inflight service, entertainment and amenities to reveal the world’s worst airlines for business-class travellers.

india news

Updated on Jan 26, 2024 07:52 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Chandigarh admin bars air travel, hotel stay for officers visiting Delhi

The move came after a media report that some officers of the Chandigarh administration travelled in business class and stayed in five-star hotels in Delhi.

Chandigarh Administrator Banwari Lal Purohit

cities

Published on Aug 08, 2023 10:08 PM IST

PTI |

Air India pilot let woman friend into cockpit on flight, complains crew

The complaint alleges that the captain wanted the crew to make sure the cockpit appeared welcoming before inviting his friend in.

The flight crew has been summoned to appear on Friday by DGCA for the first time since March 3, people aware of the matter told HT.(Willy Kurniawan / REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Apr 21, 2023 10:13 AM IST

ByNeha LM Tripathi, New Delhi

Air India introduces new inflight menu for international flights

Air India said that a team of in-house experts, catering partners, and suppliers were assembled to design an elevated dining experience

The airline also introduced plant-based meal options for its first and business class vegan customers. (Air India | Twitter)

india news

Updated on Apr 04, 2023 05:37 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Man's thread about parents' first business class flight wins hearts on Twitter

A man's Twitter thread of how he gifted luxurious business class tickets to his parents is winning hearts online.

Gaurav Sabnis' Twitter thread about how he gifted his parents luxurious business class tickets.(Representational Image: Unsplash)

trending

Updated on May 23, 2022 07:47 PM IST

ByArfa Javaid

Rude travel by Vir Sanghvi: The (sad) future of travel

It’s the one sector that’s really going to suffer in the months ahead

Airlines will have to abandon the sardine economics they currently operate on and keep passengers further apart(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 19, 2020 04:50 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVir Sanghvi

IndiGo scraps plan to launch dual-aisle flights to Europe: Report

IndiGo will start flights to Europe, London on a single-aisle Airbus 321XLR (extralong range) aircraft .IndiGo will dedicate about 20 of these aircraft, with two-class configuration, for international operations

InterGlobe Aviation-promoted IndiGo is India’s largest carrier.

business

Updated on Feb 18, 2020 12:42 PM IST

Livemint, New Delhi | ByRashmi Sanyal

Business travel can negatively impact employees’ health and well-being, here’s how to reduce it

The benefits of business travel are widely acknowledged, not much attention has been paid to how it impacts employees’ health and well-being. Here’s how to mitigate its negative impact.

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 05, 2020 01:19 AM IST

ByVishal Sinha

Techilicious by Rajiv Makhni: Instagram disasters

If you can’t #BeDifferent on one of the Internet’s most powerful platforms, just #GetOffTheGram

With everyone posting similar pictures, it seems we all live the same lives on Insta!

lifestyle

Published on Jul 20, 2019 07:51 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRajiv Makhni

Mumbai businessman gets life imprisonment for leaving hijack threat note on Jet plane

The court of special NIA judge K M Dave said the fine amount submitted by the convict, businessman Birju Salla, will be distributed among the crew members and passengers on board the affected plane.

Jet airways Aircraft taxis for take off at Mumbai International Airport in Mumbai, on July 24, 2009. Photograph: ABHIJIT BHATLEKAR/MINT(Mint File Photo)

india news

Updated on Jun 12, 2019 08:02 AM IST

Ahmedabad | ByPress Trust of India

Terminal 1B of city airport gets lounge for stopover fliers

The facilities at the lounge, which has couches and food kiosks, will be available at rates between ₹600 and ₹800, depending on whether passenger wants to use the place to just rest or to eat.

Airport officials said that they are expecting the lounge to be popular among foreign nationals and passengers who travel by business class.(HTFile)

cities

Published on Jun 09, 2019 05:30 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByNeha LM Tripathi

IndiGo plans budget business class seats to lure Europe-Asia fliers

IndiGo has captured almost half the Indian market in just over a decade by offering cheap, punctual flights -- and charging extra for almost anything else.

IndiGo, which currently flies as far as Istanbul, is mapping out an ambitious long-distance network.(PTI)

business

Updated on May 15, 2019 10:06 AM IST

Bloomberg | ByAnurag Kotoky

BJP has helped the middle class realise its aspirations

By creating a robust fiscal architecture, arresting inflation, and improving ease of business, it has ensured growth

One of our biggest challenges is to create enough jobs for India’s growing work force. The NDA’s emphasis on upgrading our dated academic curricula to focus on innovation, research and emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Blockchain, besides setting up nationwide training centres, will equip the youth with the right skill set(Bloomberg)

analysis

Published on Apr 24, 2019 08:48 PM IST

BySumant Sinha

Aamir Khan travels economy, leaves a planeload of passengers surprised. Watch video

Aamir Khan was spotted taking an economy class seat even as his co-passengers were surprised to find him among them. Watch video.

Aamir Khan, who will be seen next in a film titled Laal Singh Chaddha, looks on during the launch of a book about weight loss in Mumbai on March 27, 2019.(AFP)

entertainment

Updated on Apr 23, 2019 09:26 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Eating butter chicken at 32,000 feet

Away from the routines of home, Mum and Dad can be totally different people

Travel, in case of some parents, is a way of recapturing their younger selves(Istock)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 04, 2018 10:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByShoba Narayan

Bug attacks on Air India passengers force Maharaja to clean up planes

Several business class passengers last week took to social media to vent out their anger after being bitten by bed bugs on the Newark-Mumbai flights.

An Air India flight at the Mumbai airport .(HT File Photo)

india news

Updated on Jul 24, 2018 09:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

Bed bugs force Air India to ground Mumbai-Newark planes

The airline received complaints from passengers who flew in the aircraft from Newark on Tuesday.

Complaints of bed bugs in the seats of two Air India aircraft forced the airline to ground them.(HT File)

cities

Updated on Jul 21, 2018 08:05 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByNeha LM Tripathi, Mumbai

Singapore Airlines tops SkyTrax world’s best airline list

Singapore Airlines may be the world’s best airline, according to a new survey by SkyTrax. Here’s why the airline made the cut.

Singapore Air has been revamping its cabins to provide bigger entertainment consoles and full-flat beds for business class.(Facebook)

lifestyle

Updated on Jul 18, 2018 11:45 AM IST

Bloomberg | ByKyunghee Park, Bloomberg

Planning a holiday? Here’s how you can fly business class at economy prices

If you have airline miles or credit-card points that transfer to frequent-flier programs, they’re bookable for less than the cost of a coach seat. Here’s how to do just that for the best business-class cabins in the skies.

Business class suite on an aircraft.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 28, 2018 03:06 PM IST

Bloomberg | ByEric Rosen

The Taste with Vir Sanghvi: In defence of Air India, the airline everyone loves to hate

In this week’s column, Vir Sanghvi writes about how despite the usual grievances, he continues to be an Air India loyalist.

An Air India plane at Ladakh airport.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Published on Jun 27, 2018 12:41 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByVir Sanghvi, New Delhi

Air India unveils revamped premium class, govt says revenue expected to go up by 20%

The revamped premium class has been christened as “MaharajahDirect” and the airline is expecting to boost its revenue to ₹6.5 crore per day from the existing ₹4 crore it nets from these premium classes.

Air India has over 2,500 international prime-time slots per week, spread across 43 overseas destinations.(File photo)

business

Updated on Jun 22, 2018 10:29 PM IST

Press Trust of India, New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

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The incident occurred on Air India’s AI-2336 flight from Delhi to Bangkok on Wednesday. The passenger immediately apologised for his behaviour.

An Air India customer has accused the airline of downgrading him to economy class and giving his seat to a crew member instead.

Air India is reinventing itself with thoughtful service upgrades, and cultural nuances like a creative safety video and a soulful fusion soundtrack.

A travel influencer criticised Air India for a terrible business class experience, claiming he paid $750 for a flight from London to Amritsar.

Indian-American passenger criticizes Air India for “nightmare” first-class experience on a $6300 flight from New Delhi to Chicago.

IndiGo announced its plans to have a business class on select business and busiest routes by the end of the year in May.

The premium segment is estimated to be around 5% of the total pie of US $16 billion in annual ticket sales for all airlines in India.

According to the Julius Baer Lifestyle Index 2024, prices increased across all categories globally, with three notable exceptions.

The BJP leader claimed that at the time of booking the Air India flight from Delhi to Dubai, a new plane with a cabin was featured.

Bounce, a UK-based agency, ranked global airlines on factors such as cabin and seat comfort, inflight service, entertainment and amenities to reveal the world’s worst airlines for business-class travellers.

The move came after a media report that some officers of the Chandigarh administration travelled in business class and stayed in five-star hotels in Delhi.

The complaint alleges that the captain wanted the crew to make sure the cockpit appeared welcoming before inviting his friend in.

Air India said that a team of in-house experts, catering partners, and suppliers were assembled to design an elevated dining experience

A man's Twitter thread of how he gifted luxurious business class tickets to his parents is winning hearts online.

It’s the one sector that’s really going to suffer in the months ahead

IndiGo will start flights to Europe, London on a single-aisle Airbus 321XLR (extralong range) aircraft .IndiGo will dedicate about 20 of these aircraft, with two-class configuration, for international operations

The benefits of business travel are widely acknowledged, not much attention has been paid to how it impacts employees’ health and well-being. Here’s how to mitigate its negative impact.

If you can’t #BeDifferent on one of the Internet’s most powerful platforms, just #GetOffTheGram

The court of special NIA judge K M Dave said the fine amount submitted by the convict, businessman Birju Salla, will be distributed among the crew members and passengers on board the affected plane.

The facilities at the lounge, which has couches and food kiosks, will be available at rates between ₹600 and ₹800, depending on whether passenger wants to use the place to just rest or to eat.

IndiGo has captured almost half the Indian market in just over a decade by offering cheap, punctual flights -- and charging extra for almost anything else.

By creating a robust fiscal architecture, arresting inflation, and improving ease of business, it has ensured growth

Aamir Khan was spotted taking an economy class seat even as his co-passengers were surprised to find him among them. Watch video.

Away from the routines of home, Mum and Dad can be totally different people

Several business class passengers last week took to social media to vent out their anger after being bitten by bed bugs on the Newark-Mumbai flights.

The airline received complaints from passengers who flew in the aircraft from Newark on Tuesday.

Singapore Airlines may be the world’s best airline, according to a new survey by SkyTrax. Here’s why the airline made the cut.

If you have airline miles or credit-card points that transfer to frequent-flier programs, they’re bookable for less than the cost of a coach seat. Here’s how to do just that for the best business-class cabins in the skies.

In this week’s column, Vir Sanghvi writes about how despite the usual grievances, he continues to be an Air India loyalist.

The revamped premium class has been christened as “MaharajahDirect” and the airline is expecting to boost its revenue to ₹6.5 crore per day from the existing ₹4 crore it nets from these premium classes.

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