Etihad Airways decided against reinvesting in the troubled carrier because of ‘unresolved issues concerning the airline’s liabilities’
Indian carrier
Airbus A320neo
India’s Vistara to launch new Dubai-Mumbai flights
Vistara will deploy Airbus A320 NEO aircraft in three-class configurations: business, premium economy and economy
Air India
Air India says to launch flights to Jeddah from Lucknow
Air India currently operates its service from Lucknow to Jeddah via Delhi, where passengers have to change the aircraft
Aviation
Insolvency administrator invites resolution plans for Jet Airways
Jet Airways fell victim to a cut-throat price war initiated by a slew of budget carriers and eventually defaulted to banks, staff and lessor
Air India
Air India clarifies additional baggage offer for UAE travellers
Extra 10kg check-in is only available on route between Dubai and Indore
Air India
Air India passengers to UAE get extra 10kg check-in allowance
Travellers can take 40kgs as luggage and 7kg hand baggage
Cash-strapped Jet Airways
Indian govt injects new optimism over Jet Airways future
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), India’s sovereign wealth fund, may also be willing to invest in Jet
Abu Dhabi
Jet Airways investors seek massive write-down on debt
The investors are reportedly eyeing up to 75% reduction in debt by the banks on Jet Airway’s debt
Amit Agarwal
Jet Airways exec resigns amid growing uncertainty over future
Latest resignation follow the departure of board member Gaurang Shetty last Thursday
Abu Dhabi
Jet Airways future remains grounded as banks seek investors
Etihad Airways has said it can only invest up to $242m in Jet Airways
Boeing 737 Next Generation
Low-cost carrier SpiceJet set to introduce new business class seats
Spicejet said its new offering will have a 2X2 cabin, gourmet meals and beverages, priority check-in and lounge access
Abu Dhabi
With bidders shortlisted, what’s next for India’s Jet Airways?
SBI Capital, which is overseeing the sale process of Jet Airways, scotched reports about new investors showing interest in acquiring the airline
Aviation
State Bank of India to seek more flexibility in finding Jet Airways solution
Etihad Airways is one of the four bidders currently in the fray to acquire stake/additional stake in the carrier
Aviation
Jet Airways waits for a buyer as rivals muscle in on territory
A boom of budget airlines in the mid-2000s, on top on rising fuel prices and a weakening rupee, kept adding to Jet Airways’ costs in the notoriously price-sensitive market
Aviation
Five things that went wrong for India’s Jet Airways
As Jet Airways seeks an immediate injection of $57.5m to continue its few remaining services, here’s a look at where it all went wrong for the Indian carrier
Aviation
Debt-laden Jet Airways lenders plan to sell up to 75% stake
Jet Airways, part-owned by Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways, needs $1.2bn to get back on its feet after a fare war by budget airlines wiped out profits
Aviation
India’s Jet Airways grounds 15 more aircraft as crisis deepens
Debt-ridden Indian airline takes decision to ground more planes due to non-payment of fees to lessors