From The Economic Times
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Air India is shifting a larger share of its Europe‑ and America‑bound services to Mumbai because of ongoing airspace restrictions over Pakistan, said CEO and Managing Director Tewolde Gebremariam on Tuesday. The airline aims to rebalance its international operations amid the operational hurdles caused by the Pakistan airspace ban.
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“Efficiency, efficiency, efficiency,” Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said of the airline’s approach to costs, adding that he was “impatient to see profitability as soon as possible”
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NEW DELHI: Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said the airline was considering rebalancing its hubs and restructuring its international operations to mitigate the impact of Pakistan's airspace closure. “We have a unique problem with the closure of Pakistani airspace. It is affecting us, but our…
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Adani Airports CEO Arun Bansal emphasized the need for three national carriers to cater to India's aviation demands. He stated that strengthening domestic airlines is crucial before embracing more international competition. Passenger traffic is expected to rise, requiring robust airline ecosystems…
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Air India CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said the airline is working to reduce operating costs and improve passenger yields as it pursues a financial turnaround. The plan includes bringing unit costs in line with industry levels, restructuring its Delhi network, expanding international flights from Mumbai…
