News Source: The Hindustan Times
| 3 months ago
What made the FIA buckle was Air India’s decision to operate more flights that day. Besides, the federation didn’t look too convinced of its own threat — all its airlines continued to book tickets for August 18. This statement came shortly...
News Source: Sify News
| 3 months ago
Major private sector airlines that had on Friday evening threatened to suspend operations on August 18 decided to "put on hold" their proposed strike call after the Government decided to act tough. Airlines distancing themselves from the strike. The...
News Source: India Abroad
| 3 months ago
An FIA press release said the strike was being withdrawn "in view of the agitated public sentiment and potential inconvenience to thousands of passengers and the government's willingness to enter into dialogue". Eight private airlines, including Jet...
News Source: Indian Express
| 3 months ago
With the government talking tough and the regulator's deadline to comply with its directive getting nearer, private airlines tonight buckled under pressure and put on hold their decision to go on strike on August 18. In a written statement, the...
News Source: Gulfnews.com
| 3 months ago
State-run national carrier Air India will push more flights into service on August 18 following threats from private airlines that they would suspend operations the same day if airport charges and fuel taxes were not slashed.
News Source: Daily News & Analysis
| 3 months ago
The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) issued a statement on Sunday evening, saying, "In view of the agitated public sentiment and potential inconvenience to thousands of passengers and government's willingness to enter into dialogue, the FIA has...