'People don't want to watch a screaming channel if given a decent alternative.'

'The regional market has been brought to life. This is a big development in India's aviation sector,' says Civil Aviation Minister Jayant Sinha.

Rules being drafted, to also cover unorganised sector; maternity benefit, old age pension, sickness allowance to be included

Contract workers are paid much less than regular workers. This year's Economic Survey estimates wages are on an average 20 times higher in the formal sector than in the informal sector. Arindam Majumder reports.

The infusion will help the airlines plan their next rounds of operations as easing of 5/20 norms

Airline wants to fly to West Asia, Southeast Asia.

Despite the sops, scheduled carriers might not be interested in operating such routes.

The controversial 5/20 rule required an airline to have five years of domestic operations and 20 aircraft in its fleet to be able to fly abroad.

From a dismal Airport Service Quality ranking of 101 in 2006, it topped the list in 2016.

This is the first time in the history of the airport operator that revenue crossed Rs 10,000 crore.

The finance ministry had last year notified a new investment pattern for EPFO.

'Airlines will be asked to submit a detailed plan on the viability of the location.'

Incumbent airlines oppose the proposal.

BJP-ruled states push through amendments to laws, aim to get larger share of FDI pie

The government plans to start 100 centres in two years, which will also become a career counselling centre for job-seekers.

40 executives in the middle to senior level are set to join the airline from rival IndiGo.

Airlines cry foul.

AirAsia India was set up as a three-way joint venture.

The firm, which aims to double sourcing from India, is looking at partnerships with institutions such as the IITs

"For an airline, the most important asset are the pilots. They are a mature lot who understand that strikes will not help anyone, that planes have to fly; only then will the money come."