Articles tagged “air india”

On today’s pod we talk to Brand USA’s CEO, look at the immigration crackdown’s effect on hotels, and hear about Air India’s cutbacks.

Air India said it was reducing widebody international service for a variety of reasons including: enhanced safety checks following last week’s deadly crash and growing conflict in the Middle East.

Following a rare public update after last week’s crash, we now have a clearer view of how Boeing plans to manage consumer, customer, and regulatory relationships.

With the Boeing 787 checks flagging no concerns, all eyes are now on the recovered black box to ascertain what caused the Air India plane to crash on June 12.

The latest set of cancellations come as airlines had started to resume flights to the region.

The armed conflict between Israel and Iran is the latest in developments that have been disrupting travel in the region. For Indian airlines, it means navigating a maze of airspace closures as Pakistan's airspace still remains restricted.

With Boeing on the sidelines, Airbus had a clear runway on day one at Le Bourget. The industry's cautious footing speaks volumes.

The cause of the AI171 crash is yet to be known. For now, the focus is on gathering data and supporting both investigators and, more importantly, the families.

Air India’s response following the AI171 crash has been measured as it tries to counter misinformation.

Flying is still safe, but high-profile incidents and more frequent close calls are leading to more anxiety from travelers.