The Supreme Court on Tuesday admitted a public interest litigation (PIL) by Bhartiya Janata Party politician Subramanian Swamy, seeking to quash the government’s approval to the deal between Etihad Airways PJSC and Jet Airways (India) Ltd, but refused to grant an interim stay on the transaction. The Supreme Court has directed all the concerned parties

IAAI Tamilnadu State will hold its Annual General Meeting on the Friday, 11th October 2013 at Hotel Le Meridien (Madras Grand Ball Room 1), Guindy, Chennai at 17:15Hrs. All Tamilnadu State Members are requested to attend. IAAI’s National President Mr Biji Eapen will has consented to be present and address the gathering during the meeting.

Union Tourism Minister Mr K Chiranjeevi has resigned from his post in protest against the Union Cabinet’s approval of the formation of separate Telangana. The actor-turned-politician was against the division of Andhra Pradesh. The travel and tourism fraternity took his resignation on a very sad note, as Chiranjeevi was working towards infusion of tourism growth

In an epoch making decision, Civil Aviation Secretary to Govt of India Mr.K.N Shrivastava, has ruled that Airlines are bound to pay “Commission” to Travel Agents as per Rule 135 of Indian Aircraft Rules 1937. The ruling came out yesterday as an Official Order No AV.13030 /34/2103-DT highlighting its continuity of 5th March 2010 order

Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and applied for Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval to establish a new airline in India that will help further stimulate demand for air travel. Subject to FIPB and other regulatory approvals, Tata Sons will own 51% and Singapore Airlines will own 49% of

Qatar Airways will become a full member of oneworld with effect from October 30, 2013. The airline will be only one of the ‘Gulf Big Three’ carriers slated to join any of the global airline alliances, a release stated. It received clearance to board oneworld after successfully completing a thorough review of its readiness, conducted