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Cop action on airport hotels irks travellers

Police say they are implementing the 1.30am deadline as per civic rules; frequent fliers, call centre employees rue missing quick snacks.
Section: Mumbai  | Monday, May 21, 2012 9:16 IST

Eateries around Mumbai airport told to shut by 1.30am

The Mumbai police have decided to ensure that all eateries around the domestic airport shut by 1.30am.
Section: Mumbai  | Monday, May 21, 2012 8:00 IST

Nepal’s plane crash raises questions over the safety of its rickety aircraft

The recent deaths of 13 Indians in a plane crash in Nepal has once again raised questions over the safety of ‘flying coffins’ in the Himalayan country’s airspace.
Section: Mumbai  | Thursday, May 17, 2012 7:55 IST

Air India fliers on holiday left in the lurch

Holiday-goers bore the brunt of the Air India pilots’ strike which entered the eighth day on Tuesday.
Section: Mumbai  | Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:00 IST

Nepal pilgrimage turns tragic for three families from city

Death came calling for seven devotees from Mumbai who had gone to Nepal on a week-long pilgrimage when their plane crashed on a hilltop.
Section: Mumbai  | Tuesday, May 15, 2012 8:42 IST

Rival, low-cost airlines make money, yet again

The rivals have pounced yet again to exploit the ‘crisis’ faced by two major airlines — Air India and Kingfisher Airlines.
Section: Mumbai  | Saturday, May 12, 2012 9:00 IST

Air India offer fails to take off

Passengers prefer on-time performace to the airline’s 25% summer vacation discount.
Section: Mumbai  | Friday, May 11, 2012 9:00 IST

Fliers hit as striking AI pilots refuse to budge

The strike called by protesting Air India pilots entered its second day on Wednesday with five flights to and from Mumbai were cancelled and many others rescheduled.
Section: Mumbai  | Thursday, May 10, 2012 8:00 IST

South Bombay couple loses bag to airline’s carelessness

South Mumbai-based diamond trader Vaibhav Karnawat and his wife had carefully planned their trip and purchased expensive attire to be worn at the wedding of his cousin long before the marriage was to be solemnised, on April 19th.
Section: Mumbai  | Thursday, May 3, 2012 8:00 IST

100 years of civil aviation etched on coins

It was in 1912 that the first air route was opened between Karachi and Delhi,
Section: Mumbai  | Wednesday, May 2, 2012 8:00 IST
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